ZIP 30093 (Norcross, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30093: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Gwinnett County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
ZIP 30093 at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30093: 22 since 2015.
Overview
Gwinnett County has recorded 4,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,682 people injured and 96 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30093 is I-85, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-285 (16), SR-10 (4) and SR-141 (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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.8 deaths compared with 2.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30093 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gwinnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 22 |
| I-285 | 16 |
| SR-10 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 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 30093 at a glance
| Population | 46,410 |
| Density | 1,493 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,404 |
| Median home value | $263,223 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 268 a year in the 1990s and 457 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 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30093
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30093?
Since 2015, 4,950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gwinnett County (1,682 injured, 96 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30093?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30093: 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30093?
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 30093?
Garbage trucks were involved in 156 reported crashes in Gwinnett County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30093 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gwinnett County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30093?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.