ZIP 30188 (Woodstock, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30188: 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 sits below Georgia on 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).
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (71 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Georgia.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-92 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 30188 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-575 (3), Arnold Mill Rd (1) and CR-1360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 71 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.4, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30188 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-92, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 4 |
| I-575 | 3 |
| Arnold Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| CR-440300 Shallowford Rd | 1 |
| CR-580 Post Oak Tritt Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Ferry Road | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 30188 at a glance
| Population | 69,518 |
| Density | 614 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,844 |
| Median home value | $428,615 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 30188
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 30188?
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (344 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 30188?
SR-92 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30188 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 30188?
October has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30188?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 30188 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 30188?
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.