Kennesaw, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kennesaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kennesaw and Cobb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cobb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cobb County compares with Georgia
Cobb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cobb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Cobb County sits below Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Kennesaw at a glance: I-75 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Kennesaw.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,522 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cobb County. They injured 2,466 people and killed 86.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 156 truck crashes reported in Kennesaw since 2015, this page uses Cobb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
60% of truck crash reports in Cobb County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.2% 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-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-92 (4), SR-5 (3) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kennesaw fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cobb County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cobb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 13 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| CR-POWDER Springs Road | 1 |
| Canton Road Connector | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| SR-360 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cobb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 57 |
| I-285 | 36 |
| I285 Expy At S Cobb Dr | 29 |
| I285 Expy At Paces Ferry Rd | 24 |
| I285 Expy At I75 Expy | 22 |
| I285 Expy At Atlanta Rd | 19 |
| I-285 / S Cobb Dr | 19 |
| I-285 / Paces Ferry Rd | 18 |
Kennesaw at a glance
| Population | 37,740 |
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,865 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30144) | $88,560 |
| Median home value (ZIP 30144) | $345,917 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cobb 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 | 321 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 327 | +2% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 358 | +10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 472 | +32% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 321 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 472. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kennesaw
How many truck accidents are there in Kennesaw?
Cobb County has had 5,522 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,466 people and killing 86.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kennesaw?
I-75 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kennesaw since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kennesaw?
March has the most truck crashes in Cobb County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kennesaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 146 reported crashes in Cobb County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Kennesaw compare with Georgia?
Cobb County records 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kennesaw?
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.