ZIP 30318 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30318: 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 has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 30318: I-285 deadliest road: 22 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30318 since 2015.
Overview
Fulton County has recorded 9,216 truck crashes since 2015, with 4,555 people injured and 184 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30318 is I-285, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-75 (18), I-20 (14) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30318 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 June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 22 |
| I-75 | 18 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| SR-70 | 6 |
| I-85 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| CR-262300 Riverside Pkwy | 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 30318 at a glance
| Population | 59,609 |
| Density | 1,133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,116 |
| Median home value | $422,278 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 562 to 901. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 30318
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30318?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30318?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30318: 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30318?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30318?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30318 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fulton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30318?
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.