ZIP 30102 (Acworth, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30102: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cherokee 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
1.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Georgia
Cherokee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 32% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Cherokee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cherokee County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.5%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-92 (3), US-41 (3) and I-575 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.4 deaths compared with 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30102 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| I-575 | 2 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| CR-WEST Church Street | 1 |
| Cs-096103 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-293 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 12 |
| I 75 S At Milepost 276.00 | 9 |
| Knox Bridge Hwy | 8 |
| Cumming Hwy | 6 |
| I 75 N At Milepost 276.00 | 6 |
| E Cherokee | 5 |
| Cumming | 5 |
| Ball Ground Rd | 5 |
ZIP 30102 at a glance
| Population | 45,319 |
| Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,676 |
| Median home value | $329,018 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 54 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 72 | +34% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 62 | -13% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 95 | +52% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30102?
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (344 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30102?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30102 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30102?
October has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30102?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30102 compared with Georgia?
Cherokee County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30102?
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.