ZIP 30238 (Jonesboro, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30238: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clayton 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
2.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clayton County compares with Georgia
Clayton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clayton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Clayton County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 30238: I-75 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30238.
Overview
Clayton County has recorded 3,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,233 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.3% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30238 is I-75, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-285 (13), SR-3 (7) and SR-138 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.6, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30238 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clayton County.
- 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 18 |
| I-285 | 13 |
| SR-3 | 7 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| SR-54 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| CR-0228 | 1 |
| CR-065900 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clayton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 46 |
| I-75 | 27 |
| I-75 North | 23 |
| I 285 W At Riverdale Rd | 20 |
| I-75 North / Forest Pkwy | 14 |
| I-285 East | 14 |
| I-285 West / Riverdale Rd | 14 |
| I-75 South | 14 |
ZIP 30238 at a glance
| Population | 43,191 |
| Density | 964 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,185 |
| Median home value | $230,474 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clayton 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 | 170 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 165 | -3% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 179 | +8% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 289 | +61% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 170 a year in the 1990s and 289 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30238
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30238?
3,058 truck crashes have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 1,233 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30238?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30238: 18.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30238?
August has the most truck crashes in Clayton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30238?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Clayton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30238 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Clayton County records 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30238?
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.