ZIP 30097 (Duluth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30097: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Georgia
Fulton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Fulton County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 30097 at a glance: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30097: 18 since 2015.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 9,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,555 people injured and 184 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% 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 30097 is I-85, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-316 (4), US-23 (3) and I-985 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 226 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30097 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 18 |
| SR-316 | 4 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| I-985 | 2 |
| Peachtree Industrial Blvd. | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 92 |
| I-85 | 32 |
| 285Wb Near Roswell Rd | 22 |
| Ga400 | 21 |
| I-20 Eb Near I-285 | 20 |
| I-285 North | 18 |
| I-285 N At Milepost 9.00 | 17 |
| 285Wb Near New Northside Dr | 16 |
ZIP 30097 at a glance
| Population | 46,876 |
| Density | 769 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,890 |
| Median home value | $623,922 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 562 | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | 530 | -6% | 9.7 |
| 2010s | 541 | +2% | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 901 | +66% | 12.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 562 to 901. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30097
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30097?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30097?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30097 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30097?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30097?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30097 compare with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30097?
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.