ZIP 30307 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30307: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Georgia
DeKalb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 52% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
DeKalb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 30307 at a glance: I-285 35 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30307.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 7,519 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,492 people injured and 116 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30307 with 35 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-20 (11), I-85 (11) and I-75 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
143 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30307 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Check whether your routes use I-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 35 |
| I-20 | 11 |
| I-85 | 11 |
| I-75 | 7 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 266 |
| I-20 | 37 |
| I 285 Or At I 285 Ir | 36 |
| I 285 N At I 20 | 29 |
| I 285 Ir At I 285 Or | 23 |
| I-285 Or | 23 |
| I-20 West | 22 |
| I 20 W At I 20 | 22 |
ZIP 30307 at a glance
| Population | 21,709 |
| Density | 1,844 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $140,677 |
| Median home value | $725,983 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 366 | — | 6.1 |
| 2000s | 413 | +13% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 449 | +9% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 710 | +58% | 10.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 366 a year in the 1990s and 710 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 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30307
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30307?
Since 2015, 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (3,492 injured, 116 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30307?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30307: 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30307?
August has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30307?
143 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30307 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
DeKalb County records 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30307?
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.