ZIP 30071 (Norcross, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gwinnett 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
2.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gwinnett County compares with Georgia
Gwinnett County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gwinnett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gwinnett County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gwinnett County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30071: I-85 deadliest road: 21 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30071 since 2015.
Overview
Gwinnett County has recorded 4,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,682 people injured and 96 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30071 is I-85, with 21 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-285 (16), SR-141 (3) and US-23 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
156 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30071 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gwinnett County.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gwinnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 21 |
| I-285 | 16 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-316 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gwinnett County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 36 |
| I-85 South | 21 |
| Buford | 20 |
| I-85 North | 15 |
| I 85 S Near Jimmy Carter | 12 |
| Jimmy Carter Blvd | 12 |
| I-85 North / Pleasant Hill Rd | 10 |
| I-85 North / Jimmy Carter Blvd | 10 |
ZIP 30071 at a glance
| Population | 25,830 |
| Density | 824 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,515 |
| Median home value | $371,016 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gwinnett 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 | 268 | — | 6.8 |
| 2000s | 291 | +8% | 6.9 |
| 2010s | 305 | +5% | 4.7 |
| 2020s | 457 | +50% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 268 to 457. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30071?
Gwinnett County has had 4,950 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,682 people and killing 96.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30071?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30071: 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30071?
Truck crashes in Gwinnett County peak in October, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30071?
Since 2015, Gwinnett County has reported 156 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30071 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Gwinnett County has 40.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30071?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.