ZIP 30345 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30345: 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 30345: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30345: 6.8 in 2016–19, 11.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 7,519 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,492 people injured and 116 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). After it: I-85 (18), I-20 (5) and I-75 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
143 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
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 30345 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 26 |
| I-85 | 18 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 2 |
| US-23 | 2 |
| Burns Road | 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 30345 at a glance
| Population | 24,492 |
| Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,054 |
| Median home value | $574,222 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30345
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30345?
Since 2015, 7,519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (3,492 injured, 116 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30345?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30345: 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30345?
The worst month is August: 9.2% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30345?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 143 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30345 compared with Georgia?
DeKalb County records 82.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30345?
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.