ZIP 30349 (Atlanta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30349: 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 |
Fulton County sits below Georgia 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 30349: I-285 25 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 30349.
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
The worst month is August with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.2% 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 30349 is I-285, with 25 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-70 (11), SR-14 (9) and I-85 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 226 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30349 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Look at alternatives to I-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fulton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 25 |
| SR-70 | 11 |
| SR-14 | 9 |
| I-85 | 8 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-138 | 5 |
| SR-279 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
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 30349 at a glance
| Population | 79,872 |
| Density | 672 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,023 |
| Median home value | $267,967 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 30349
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30349?
9,216 truck crashes have been reported in Fulton County since 2015, with 184 deaths and 4,555 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30349?
Since 2015, I-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30349: 25.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30349?
The worst month is August: 9.1% of truck crashes in Fulton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30349?
Garbage trucks were involved in 226 reported crashes in Fulton County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30349 compare with Georgia?
Fulton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30349?
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.