ZIP 30269 (Peachtree City, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30269: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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 4.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Georgia
Fayette County against Georgia and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Fayette County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 15.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Fayette County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (24 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
0.5% 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 30269 is I-85, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-92 (4), SR-16 (3) and SR-54 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 5.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30269 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| SR-74 | 3 |
| CR-126 | 1 |
| CR-149 Antioch Rd | 1 |
| CR-470 Groover Rd | 1 |
| CR-7 Johnston Cir | 1 |
| CR-86 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Tyrone Rd Near Dogwood Trl | 8 |
| SR-74 | 7 |
| Sandy Creek Rd At Flat Creek Trl | 3 |
| Highway 92 S At Seay Rd | 3 |
| Highway 85 S At Highway 74 | 3 |
| Highway 74 / Tyrone Rd | 3 |
| Ebenezer Rd Near Robinson | 2 |
| Etowah Trce At Old Rd | 2 |
ZIP 30269 at a glance
| Population | 40,534 |
| Density | 598 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,807 |
| Median home value | $481,849 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 33 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | -10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | -24% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 43 | +92% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30269?
Fayette County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30269?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30269: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30269?
Truck crashes in Fayette County peak in May, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30269?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (5.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30269 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Fayette County records 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30269?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.