ZIP 31701 (Albany, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dougherty 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
9 of 480 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dougherty County compares with Georgia
Dougherty County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dougherty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dougherty County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.5% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Dougherty County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 31701: SR-3 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 31701.
Overview
Since 2015, 480 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dougherty County. They injured 265 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31701 is SR-3, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-234 (2), SR-520 (2) and SR-91 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31701 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dougherty County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-3; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Dougherty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-234 | 2 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Cs-121001 | 1 |
| Liberty Expressway | 1 |
| SR-0062 | 1 |
| SR-023400 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dougherty County) |
|---|---|
| Clark Ave | 5 |
| 600-Blk Liberty Expy | 4 |
| Moultrie | 4 |
| Moultrie Rd | 4 |
| W Oakridge Dr | 4 |
| Liberty Expy | 3 |
| E Oglethorpe Blvd | 3 |
| Clark | 3 |
ZIP 31701 at a glance
| Population | 16,135 |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,025 |
| Median home value | $131,697 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dougherty 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 43 | -21% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 34 | -21% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +39% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31701?
480 truck crashes have been reported in Dougherty County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 265 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31701?
Since 2015, SR-3 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31701: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31701?
May has the most truck crashes in Dougherty County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31701?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Dougherty County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31701 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dougherty County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31701?
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.