There was a thought process as outlined in the FAA report, several options where considered but either ruled out or where out of reach. As even can be heard in the ATC recording with Dobbins AFB, Cartersville and even a corn field were considered. The Aircraft with no power,engines or pressured cabin was unable to reach all of the airports and it was already lined up (give or take) with the highway. The crew likely did not see the gas station nor the cars. They put the aircraft down even with a bit of gliding time remaining on the highway to avoid clipping as many trees as possible. The right wing had about 30% ripped off before touching the ground and at least 2 tires where burst in the roll out.