ZIP 30341 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30341: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30341: I-285 deadliest road: 24 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30341 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
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 30341 is I-285, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-85 (19), I-75 (6) and SR-10 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
143 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
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 30341 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-285; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-285 | 24 |
| I-85 | 19 |
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 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 30341 at a glance
| Population | 36,021 |
| Density | 1,391 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,313 |
| Median home value | $464,491 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 366 to 710. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30341
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30341?
7,519 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 116 deaths and 3,492 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30341?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30341: 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30341?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30341?
143 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30341 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
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 30341?
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.