ZIP 30125 (Cedartown, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30125: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
9 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Georgia
Polk County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Polk County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Polk County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 139 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30125 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1 (4), US-27 (4), US-411 (2) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30125 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| US-27 | 4 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 6 @Hwy 113 | 3 |
| Ga 1 / Fairground Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 / Ga 6 Connector | 2 |
| Ga 1 Near Grogan Road | 2 |
| Ga 1 Sb 200 Feet South Adama Rd | 2 |
| Ga 6 Lat N 34 0 26.86 Long W 85 4 38.86 | 2 |
| Ga 6 Near Ga 101 | 2 |
| Ga1 / Ga 6 | 2 |
ZIP 30125 at a glance
| Population | 24,324 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,192 |
| Median home value | $175,055 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 22 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 22 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | -29% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +39% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30125
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30125?
236 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 139 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30125?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in June, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30125?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30125 compare with Georgia?
Polk County records 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30125?
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.