ZIP 30315 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30315: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 30315: I-285 deadliest road: 44 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30315 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
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 30315 with 44 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-20 (14), I-75 (14) and I-85 (4).
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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30315 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- 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.
- 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 | 44 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| I-75 | 14 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| SR-279 | 3 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| 4644 South Park Blvd | 1 |
| CR-0228 | 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 30315 at a glance
| Population | 34,264 |
| Density | 1,154 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,822 |
| Median home value | $311,569 |
| 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 |
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. 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 30315
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30315?
Fulton County has had 9,216 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4,555 people and killing 184.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30315?
I-285 had 44 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30315 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30315?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30315?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30315 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30315?
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.