ZIP 30317 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30317: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 30317: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30317 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (13.0 vs 7.2).
Overview
Police reported 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 3,492 people were injured and 116 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30317 with 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (13), I-75 (9) and I-85 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 143 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (13%).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30317 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 24 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| I-75 | 9 |
| I-85 | 7 |
| US-23 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| 4644 South Park Blvd | 1 |
| CR-044200 | 1 |
| CR-085100/NORTHERN Ave | 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 30317 at a glance
| Population | 15,622 |
| Density | 1,704 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,955 |
| Median home value | $540,604 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30317
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30317?
7,519 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 116 deaths and 3,492 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30317?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 24 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30317 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30317?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30317?
143 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30317 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30317?
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.