Cherry Log, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cherry Log: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cherry Log and Gilmer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gilmer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilmer County compares with Georgia
Gilmer County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Gilmer County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gilmer County: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gilmer County. They injured 115 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Cherry Log since 2015; patterns below come from Gilmer County as a whole.
60% of truck crash reports in Gilmer County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-52 leads within 10 miles of Cherry Log with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (1), SR-5 (1) and SR-515 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Cherry Log fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-52 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gilmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilmer County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 52 | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ga 52 Ramp | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ridgemont Drive | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 515 At First Avenue | 2 |
| Highland Xing | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd Maddox Drive | 2 |
| Browns Mill Rd Se Near Zip Industrial Blvd Se | 1 |
| Burnt Mountain Rd Near Dickerson Dr | 1 |
Cherry Log at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 30522) | $73,533 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilmer 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +63% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cherry Log
How common are truck crashes in Cherry Log?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gilmer County (115 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cherry Log?
Since 2015, SR-52 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cherry Log: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cherry Log?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Gilmer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cherry Log?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gilmer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cherry Log compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Gilmer County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cherry Log?
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.