ZIP 30096 (Duluth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30096: 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.
ZIP 30096 at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30096: 24 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (24). After it: I-285 (5), SR-316 (4) and US-23 (4).
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 30096 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gwinnett County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Gwinnett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 24 |
| I-285 | 5 |
| SR-316 | 4 |
| US-23 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 3 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
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 30096 at a glance
| Population | 71,732 |
| Density | 1,218 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,656 |
| Median home value | $375,269 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 30096
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30096?
Since 2015, 4,950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gwinnett County (1,682 injured, 96 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30096?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30096 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30096?
October has the most truck crashes in Gwinnett County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30096?
156 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gwinnett County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30096 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Gwinnett County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30096?
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.