ZIP 30310 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30310: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Fulton County is lower 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 30310: I-285 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30310: 39 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30310 is I-285, with 39 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-20 (15), I-75 (11) and SR-70 (6).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30310 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 39 |
| I-20 | 15 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-279 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
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 30310 at a glance
| Population | 27,186 |
| Density | 1,222 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,037 |
| Median home value | $337,787 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 562 a year in the 1990s and 901 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 14.2 a year in 2016–19 and 12.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30310?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30310?
I-285 had 39 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30310 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30310?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30310?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30310 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 30310?
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.