ZIP 30322 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30322: 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 has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30322: I-285 deadliest road: 43 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30322 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 3,492 people were injured and 116 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
0.3% 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 30322 is I-285, with 43 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-85 (15), I-20 (10) and I-75 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 143 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (13% of them).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30322 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 43 |
| I-85 | 15 |
| I-20 | 10 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| 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 30322 at a glance
| Population | 2,521 |
| Density | 2,070 per sq mi |
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 30322
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30322?
Since 2015, 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (3,492 injured, 116 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30322?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 43 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30322 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30322?
August has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30322?
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 30322 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30322?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.