Atlanta / GA-400
Crashes on GA-400
Atlanta’s main north–south commuter highway, from Buckhead through Sandy Springs and north Fulton.
Why GA-400 is risky
- Heavy rush-hour traffic that slows and speeds up suddenly
- Long-running construction, lane shifts and work zones
- The I-285/GA-400 interchange, one of the busiest in the state
- Short merges at the Buckhead and Sandy Springs exits
Common crashes
| Crash | Typical cause |
|---|---|
| Rear-end chains | Following too closely in slowing traffic |
| Work-zone crashes | Speeding, sudden lane shifts, distracted driving |
| Merge and exit crashes | Failure to yield, last-second lane changes |
Work zones
A construction zone can bring in more than one party, such as contractors responsible for signs, barriers and lane layout. Those claims can be complicated, and evidence of how the zone was set up can change quickly.
Who investigates
Depending on where it happened, the Georgia State Patrol, the Atlanta Police Department or another city’s police, such as Sandy Springs, may handle the crash.
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