Canton, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canton and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Georgia
Cherokee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Cherokee County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (71 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 156 truck crashes reported in Canton since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-575 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-20 (2), CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy (1) and CR-1360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Canton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-575, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-575 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy | 1 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| SR-0005 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 12 |
| I 75 S At Milepost 276.00 | 9 |
| Knox Bridge Hwy | 8 |
| Cumming Hwy | 6 |
| I 75 N At Milepost 276.00 | 6 |
| E Cherokee | 5 |
| Cumming | 5 |
| Ball Ground Rd | 5 |
Canton at a glance
| Population | 38,049 |
| Land area | 18.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,045 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 72 | +34% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -13% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 95 | +52% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 95 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canton
How many truck accidents are there in Canton?
Cherokee County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Canton?
Since 2015, I-575 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Canton: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Canton?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Canton?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Canton compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Canton?
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.