ZIP 30028 (Cumming, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Forsyth County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Forsyth County compares with Georgia
Forsyth County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Forsyth County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Forsyth County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 21.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Forsyth County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Forsyth County: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 9.5%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 753 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Forsyth County. They injured 298 people and killed 28.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30028 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-9 (5), US-19 (3) and SR-306 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 8.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- With 0.6% 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 Forsyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 5 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| SR-369 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-3311 Crestfield Ln | 1 |
| CR-455 / Bethelview Rd | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Highway | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Forsyth County) |
|---|---|
| Matt Hwy At Hubert Martin Rd | 5 |
| Mcfarland Pkwy At Union Hill Rd | 5 |
| Canton Hwy At Bethelview Rd | 4 |
| Dahlonega Hwy | 4 |
| SR-400 | 4 |
| Old Federal Rd Old Federal Rd | 3 |
| Matt Hwy Near Whitmire Rd | 3 |
| Matt Hwy At Dr Bramblett Rd | 3 |
ZIP 30028 at a glance
| Population | 38,433 |
| Density | 297 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $138,011 |
| Median home value | $466,795 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Forsyth 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 | 48 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 62 | +30% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 47 | -25% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 72 | +55% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30028
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30028?
753 truck crashes have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 298 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30028?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30028 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30028?
The worst month is May: 11.8% of truck crashes in Forsyth County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Forsyth County since 2015 (8.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 30028 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Forsyth County records 21.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30028?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.