ZIP 30344 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30344: 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.
The headline for ZIP 30344: I-285 36 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30344.
Overview
Police reported 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fulton County since 2015: 4,555 people were injured and 184 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
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 30344 is I-285, with 36 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-20 (12), I-75 (11) and SR-70 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 226 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is June, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30344 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 36 |
| I-20 | 12 |
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-70 | 9 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 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 30344 at a glance
| Population | 35,456 |
| Density | 1,127 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,380 |
| Median home value | $277,949 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
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 30344
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30344?
Since 2015, 9,216 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fulton County (4,555 injured, 184 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30344?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30344: 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30344?
Truck crashes in Fulton County peak in August, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30344?
Since 2015, Fulton County has reported 226 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30344 compared with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30344?
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.