ZIP 30144 (Kennesaw, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30144: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cobb 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Cobb County compares with Georgia
Cobb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cobb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.3 | 62.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 58% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Cobb County has lower values than Georgia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 30144: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30144: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 5,522 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cobb County. They injured 2,466 people and killed 86.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 30144 is I-75, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-92 (4), SR-5 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 146 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30144 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Cobb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| SR-92 | 4 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| CR-440300 Shallowford Rd | 1 |
| CR-580 Post Oak Tritt Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Ferry Road | 1 |
| CR-POWDER Springs Road | 1 |
| Canton Road Connector | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cobb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 57 |
| I-285 | 36 |
| I285 Expy At S Cobb Dr | 29 |
| I285 Expy At Paces Ferry Rd | 24 |
| I285 Expy At I75 Expy | 22 |
| I285 Expy At Atlanta Rd | 19 |
| I-285 / S Cobb Dr | 19 |
| I-285 / Paces Ferry Rd | 18 |
ZIP 30144 at a glance
| Population | 59,661 |
| Density | 1,041 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,560 |
| Median home value | $345,917 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cobb 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 | 321 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 327 | +2% | 6.5 |
| 2010s | 358 | +10% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 472 | +32% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 321 to 472. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30144
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30144?
5,522 truck crashes have been reported in Cobb County since 2015, with 86 deaths and 2,466 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 30144?
I-75 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30144 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30144?
The worst month is March: 9.0% of truck crashes in Cobb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30144?
146 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cobb County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30144 compared with Georgia?
Cobb County records 58.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30144?
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.