ZIP 30522 (Cherry Log, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 30522: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gilmer 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
5 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilmer County compares with Georgia
Gilmer County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Gilmer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Gilmer County at a glance: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Gilmer County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.6%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 30522 since 2015: SR-2 (1), SR-5 (1), SR-515 (1) and SR-52 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 30522 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 0.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Gilmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-515 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilmer County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 52 | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ga 52 Ramp | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ridgemont Drive | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 515 At First Avenue | 2 |
| Highland Xing | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd Maddox Drive | 2 |
| Browns Mill Rd Se Near Zip Industrial Blvd Se | 1 |
| Burnt Mountain Rd Near Dickerson Dr | 1 |
ZIP 30522 at a glance
| Population | 713 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,533 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilmer 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +63% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 30522
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 30522?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gilmer County (115 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 30522?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Gilmer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 30522?
Since 2015, Gilmer County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 30522 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gilmer County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 30522?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.