ZIP 30084 (Tucker, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30084: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Georgia
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 30084: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30084: 23 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 3,492 people were injured and 116 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30084 with 23 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-285 (22), I-20 (6) and SR-10 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 143 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is July, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30084 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 23 |
| I-285 | 22 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 266 |
| I-20 | 37 |
| I 285 Or At I 285 Ir | 36 |
| I 285 N At I 20 | 29 |
| I 285 Ir At I 285 Or | 23 |
| I-285 Or | 23 |
| I-20 West | 22 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 22 |
ZIP 30084 at a glance
| Population | 38,242 |
| Density | 992 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,304 |
| Median home value | $359,940 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 366 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 413 | +13% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 449 | +9% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 710 | +58% | 10.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 366 a year in the 1990s and 710 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30084
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30084?
Since 2015, 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (3,492 injured, 116 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30084?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30084: 23.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30084?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in August, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30084?
Garbage trucks were involved in 143 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30084 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30084?
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.