ZIP 30041 (Cumming, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30041: 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.
What stands out in Forsyth County: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 9.5%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 753 crashes involving commercial trucks in Forsyth County since 2015: 298 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-9 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30041 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-20 (4), 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 30041 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-9, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.6% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Forsyth County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| US-19 | 3 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| SR-369 | 2 |
| Arden Way | 1 |
| 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 30041 at a glance
| Population | 77,664 |
| Density | 502 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $152,564 |
| Median home value | $573,300 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 72 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30041?
753 truck crashes have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 298 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30041?
NHTSA data shows SR-9 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30041 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30041?
Truck crashes in Forsyth County peak in May, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30041?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Forsyth County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30041 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Forsyth County has 21.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30041?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.