ZIP 30273 (Rex, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30273: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 30273 at a glance: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30273: 5.5 in 2016–19, 11.8 in 2020–24.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30273 is I-75, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-285 (16), I-20 (8) and SR-3 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30273 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 22 |
| I-285 | 16 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| I-675 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 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 30273 at a glance
| Population | 17,844 |
| Density | 964 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,502 |
| Median home value | $207,431 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 170 to 289. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 30273
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30273?
Since 2015, 3,058 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clayton County (1,233 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30273?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30273: 22.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30273?
August has the most truck crashes in Clayton County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30273?
Since 2015, Clayton County has reported 39 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30273 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 85.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clayton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30273?
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.