ZIP 30327 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30327: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
ZIP 30327 at a glance: I-285 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30327: 28 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fulton County. They injured 4,555 people and killed 184.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30327 with 28 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (23), I-85 (12) and I-20 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
226 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
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 30327 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Fulton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 28 |
| I-75 | 23 |
| I-85 | 12 |
| I-20 | 8 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| SR-280 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-451900 Atlanta Rd | 1 |
| CR-5200/SHALLOWFORD Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Ferry Road | 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 30327 at a glance
| Population | 23,673 |
| Density | 523 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $189,250 |
| Median home value | $1,136,787 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 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 30327
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30327?
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 30327?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30327: 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30327?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30327?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30327 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fulton County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30327?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.