ZIP 30101 (Acworth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cobb 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
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 |
Compared with Georgia, Cobb County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 30101: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30101: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Cobb County has recorded 5,522 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,466 people injured and 86 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-92 (4), US-41 (3) and SR-61 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 146 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30101 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| CR-TEA Rose Lane | 1 |
| Canton Road Connector | 1 |
| SR-210 | 1 |
| SR-293 | 1 |
| SR-360 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 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 |
ZIP 30101 at a glance
| Population | 62,593 |
| Density | 590 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,774 |
| Median home value | $414,151 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30101
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30101?
5,522 truck crashes have been reported in Cobb County since 2015, with 86 deaths and 2,466 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30101?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30101?
The worst month is March: 9.0% of truck crashes in Cobb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30101?
Since 2015, Cobb County has reported 146 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30101 compare with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cobb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30101?
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.