ZIP 30306 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30306: 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 has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 30306: I-285 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30306: 47 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 4,555 people were injured and 184 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30306 with 47 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (13), I-85 (12) and I-75 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 226 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30306 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 47 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-044200 | 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 30306 at a glance
| Population | 24,236 |
| Density | 2,050 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,077 |
| Median home value | $807,021 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 562 to 901. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 14.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30306?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30306?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 47 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30306 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30306?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30306?
226 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30306 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30306?
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.