ZIP 30260 (Morrow, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30260: 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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 30260: I-285 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30260: 23 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,058 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clayton County. They injured 1,233 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30260 with 23 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (20), SR-3 (5) and SR-138 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 39 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30260 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clayton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 23 |
| I-75 | 20 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 4 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| I-85 | 2 |
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 30260 at a glance
| Population | 28,693 |
| Density | 1,016 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,666 |
| Median home value | $209,267 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30260
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30260?
Clayton County has had 3,058 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,233 people and killing 46.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30260?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30260: 23.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30260?
August has the most truck crashes in Clayton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30260?
Garbage trucks were involved in 39 reported crashes in Clayton County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30260 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clayton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30260?
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.