ZIP 30062 (Marietta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cobb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cobb County compares with Georgia
Cobb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cobb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Cobb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 30062: I-75 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30062.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,522 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cobb County. They injured 2,466 people and killed 86.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30062 is I-75, with 20 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-285 (8), SR-92 (4) and SR-5 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is October, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30062 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cobb County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cobb County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cobb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 20 |
| I-285 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-440300 Shallowford Rd | 1 |
| CR-580 Post Oak Tritt Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Ferry Road | 1 |
| Canton Road Connector | 1 |
| Glenridge Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cobb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 57 |
| I-285 | 36 |
| I285 Expy At S Cobb Dr | 29 |
| I285 Expy At Paces Ferry Rd | 24 |
| I285 Expy At I75 Expy | 22 |
| I285 Expy At Atlanta Rd | 19 |
| I-285 / S Cobb Dr | 19 |
| I-285 / Paces Ferry Rd | 18 |
ZIP 30062 at a glance
| Population | 62,284 |
| Density | 929 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $132,631 |
| Median home value | $491,189 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cobb County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 321 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 327 | +2% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 358 | +10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 472 | +32% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 321 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 472. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30062?
Cobb County has had 5,522 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,466 people and killing 86.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30062?
I-75 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30062 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30062?
Truck crashes in Cobb County peak in March, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30062?
Since 2015, Cobb County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30062 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cobb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30062?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.