ZIP 30331 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30331: 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.
ZIP 30331 at a glance: I-285 deadliest road: 32 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30331 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (32). Next come I-20 (18), SR-70 (11) and SR-6 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 226 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30331 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-285, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 32 |
| I-20 | 18 |
| SR-70 | 11 |
| SR-6 | 10 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-154 | 3 |
| SR-279 | 3 |
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 30331 at a glance
| Population | 62,567 |
| Density | 640 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,623 |
| Median home value | $306,176 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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. 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 30331
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30331?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30331?
NHTSA data shows I-285 with 32 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30331 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30331?
August has the most truck crashes in Fulton County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30331?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 226 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30331 compare with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30331?
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.