ZIP 30297 (Forest Park, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30297: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Clayton County is lower 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 30297: I-285 28 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30297.
Overview
Clayton County has recorded 3,058 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,233 people injured and 46 killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.3%).
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 30297 with 28 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (17), SR-138 (5) 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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.6 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30297 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.
- 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
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 Clayton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 28 |
| I-75 | 17 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| SR-3 | 5 |
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
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 30297 at a glance
| Population | 29,210 |
| Density | 1,030 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,124 |
| Median home value | $151,745 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30297
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30297?
Clayton County has had 3,058 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,233 people and killing 46.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30297?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 28 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30297 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30297?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Clayton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30297?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clayton County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30297 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clayton County has 85.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30297?
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.