ZIP 30168 (Austell, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30168: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cobb 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cobb County compares with Georgia
Cobb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cobb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Cobb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 30168 at a glance: I-20 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30168.
Overview
Cobb County has recorded 5,522 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,466 people injured and 86 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.2% 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). Next come I-285 (14), SR-6 (11) and SR-70 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30168 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Cobb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 20 |
| I-285 | 14 |
| SR-6 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 11 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-154 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| C. H. James Parkway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cobb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 57 |
| I-285 | 36 |
| I285 Expy At S Cobb Dr | 29 |
| I285 Expy At Paces Ferry Rd | 24 |
| I285 Expy At I75 Expy | 22 |
| I285 Expy At Atlanta Rd | 19 |
| I-285 / S Cobb Dr | 19 |
| I-285 / Paces Ferry Rd | 18 |
ZIP 30168 at a glance
| Population | 26,612 |
| Density | 831 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,059 |
| Median home value | $233,249 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cobb 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 | 321 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 327 | +2% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 358 | +10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 472 | +32% | 6.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 321 a year in the 1990s and 472 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30168
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30168?
Since 2015, 5,522 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cobb County (2,466 injured, 86 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30168?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30168 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30168?
Truck crashes in Cobb County peak in March, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30168?
Since 2015, Cobb County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30168 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cobb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30168?
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.