ZIP 30121 (Cartersville, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bartow 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bartow County compares with Georgia
Bartow County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bartow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bartow County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bartow County sits below Georgia on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 30121: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30121: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Bartow County has recorded 1,857 truck crashes since 2015, with 802 people injured and 64 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30121 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (3), SR-61 (2) and US-411 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Their busiest month is October, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30121 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bartow County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Bartow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-045200 | 1 |
| CR-630 / Cass White Rd | 1 |
| CR-WEST Church Street | 1 |
| Cs-096103 | 1 |
| Cs-87603/Old Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-0020 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bartow County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 33 |
| Ga 3 | 10 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 280 | 8 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 278 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 290 | 7 |
| I-75 Nb Mm 291 | 6 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 299 | 5 |
| I-75 Sb Mm 292 | 5 |
ZIP 30121 at a glance
| Population | 25,989 |
| Density | 174 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,366 |
| Median home value | $282,394 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bartow 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 | 82 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 118 | +44% | 4.0 |
| 2010s | 117 | -1% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 177 | +51% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 82 a year in the 1990s and 177 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30121?
Bartow County has had 1,857 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 802 people and killing 64.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30121?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30121 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30121?
Truck crashes in Bartow County peak in May, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 30121?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bartow County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30121 compare with Georgia?
Bartow County records 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30121?
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.