ZIP 30309 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30309: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 30309: I-285 43 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30309.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 4,555 people and killed 184.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (43). After it: I-75 (14), I-20 (11) and I-85 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 226 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is June, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30309 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 43 |
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-20 | 11 |
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 1 |
| CR-451900 Atlanta Rd | 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 30309 at a glance
| Population | 32,479 |
| Density | 3,790 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,072 |
| Median home value | $437,146 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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. 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 30309
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30309?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30309?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 43 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30309 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30309?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30309?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 226 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30309 compared with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30309?
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.