ZIP 30115 (Canton, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30115: 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 runs above Georgia on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 13 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 7.5%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cherokee County since 2015: 344 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30115 since 2015: I-575 (4), SR-20 (4), Arnold Mill Rd (1), CR-002700 (1) and CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 71 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 2.6% in 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 30115 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-002700 | 1 |
| CR-1062 Ball Ground Hwy | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Highway | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| SR-0005 | 1 |
| SR-0020 | 1 |
| SR-372 | 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 30115 at a glance
| Population | 53,687 |
| Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,089 |
| Median home value | $486,106 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30115
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30115?
Cherokee County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 344 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30115?
October has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30115?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30115 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30115?
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.