ZIP 30114 (Canton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30114: 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 |
Cherokee County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (71 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 344 people and killed 23.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-575 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30114 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy (1), CR-1360 (1) and East Main Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 71 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
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 30114 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-575; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-575 | 4 |
| CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy | 1 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 30114 at a glance
| Population | 62,391 |
| Density | 253 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,902 |
| Median home value | $450,239 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 95. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30114
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30114?
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (344 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30114?
Since 2015, I-575 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30114: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 30114?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 30114?
Garbage trucks were involved in 71 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (7.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30114 compare with Georgia?
Cherokee County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30114?
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.