Cave Spring, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cave Spring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cave Spring and Floyd County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Floyd County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 619 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Georgia
Floyd County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Floyd County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Floyd County at a glance: 1 in 72 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 619 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Floyd County. They injured 323 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Cave Spring since 2015, this page uses Floyd County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cave Spring since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (4), US-27 (4), US-411 (3), SR-0001 (1) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for Cave Spring fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-411 | 3 |
| SR-0001 | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| Sr-1Lo | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Cartersville Hwy | 6 |
| SR-1 | 6 |
| Ga 1 | 4 |
| Martha Berry Hwy | 4 |
| SR-53 | 4 |
| Turner Mccall Martha Berry | 4 |
| Veterans Memorial Loop At Martha Berry Hwy | 3 |
| Sr 20 At Mays Bridge Rd | 3 |
Cave Spring at a glance
| Population | 1,215 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30124) | $65,078 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 50 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 49 | -0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 49 | -1% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 53 | +8% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 53 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cave Spring
How common are truck crashes in Cave Spring?
Since 2015, 619 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (323 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Cave Spring?
Truck crashes in Floyd County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cave Spring?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cave Spring compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Floyd County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cave Spring?
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.