Muscogee County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Muscogee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Muscogee County compares with Georgia
Muscogee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muscogee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muscogee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Muscogee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Muscogee County at a glance: 1 in 19 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 608 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muscogee County since 2015: 327 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Muscogee County is US-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (3), SR-520 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Muscogee County fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muscogee County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.5% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Muscogee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Muscogee County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 4 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 1 |
| Cs-Manchester Pkwy | 1 |
| I-185 | 1 |
| Miller Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muscogee County) |
|---|---|
| I-185 | 10 |
| Victory | 8 |
| Victory Dr | 5 |
| Jr Allen | 4 |
| Macon Rd Near Calumet Dr | 4 |
| Victory Dr Near Benning Dr | 4 |
| Us 80 East | 3 |
| Macon | 3 |
Muscogee County at a glance
| Population | 201,830 |
| Land area | 216.5 sq mi |
| Density | 932 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,898 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muscogee 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 | 53 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 44 | -18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 44 | -0% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +32% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Muscogee County
ZIP codes in Muscogee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Muscogee County
How many truck crashes happen in Muscogee County?
Since 2015, 608 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muscogee County (327 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Muscogee County?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Muscogee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscogee County?
Truck crashes in Muscogee County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Muscogee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Muscogee County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How does Muscogee County compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muscogee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Muscogee County?
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.