ZIP 30189 (Woodstock, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30189: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.5%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 344 people injured and 23 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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-575 (3), SR-92 (3) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
71 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 7.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
They recorded 1.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 30189 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-575 | 3 |
| SR-92 | 3 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-1360 | 1 |
| East Main Street | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 30189 at a glance
| Population | 39,928 |
| Density | 802 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,130 |
| Median home value | $425,093 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 95. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30189
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 30189?
1,000 truck crashes have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 344 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 30189?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 30189 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30189?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30189?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 71 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 30189 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 30189?
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.