ZIP 30305 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30305: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fulton 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fulton County compares with Georgia
Fulton County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fulton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Fulton County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 30305: I-285 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30305: 34 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 4,555 people and killed 184.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (34). It is followed by I-75 (19), I-85 (12) and I-20 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 226 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30305 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-285; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 34 |
| I-75 | 19 |
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
| CR-451900 Atlanta Rd | 1 |
| CR-5148 Rockbridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-5200/SHALLOWFORD Rd Ne | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fulton County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 92 |
| I-85 | 32 |
| 285Wb Near Roswell Rd | 22 |
| Ga400 | 21 |
| I-20 Eb Near I-285 | 20 |
| I-285 North | 18 |
| I-285 N At Milepost 9.00 | 17 |
| 285Wb Near New Northside Dr | 16 |
ZIP 30305 at a glance
| Population | 28,110 |
| Density | 1,671 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,907 |
| Median home value | $740,843 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fulton 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 | 562 | — | 11.6 |
| 2000s | 530 | -6% | 9.7 |
| 2010s | 541 | +2% | 10.9 |
| 2020s | 901 | +66% | 12.2 |
In the 1990s about 562 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 901. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 14.2 a year in 2016–19, 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30305
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30305?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30305?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30305: 34.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30305?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30305?
226 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30305 compare with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30305?
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.