ZIP 30314 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30314: 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 30314: I-285 deadliest road: 40 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30314 since 2015.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 9,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,555 people injured and 184 killed.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (40). It is followed by I-20 (15), I-75 (11) and SR-70 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 226 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in 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 30314 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 | 40 |
| I-20 | 15 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-23 | 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 30314 at a glance
| Population | 23,333 |
| Density | 1,975 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,089 |
| Median home value | $262,385 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 30314
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30314?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30314?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 40 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30314 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30314?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30314?
226 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30314 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30314?
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.