ZIP 31719 (Americus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Georgia
Sumter County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.6 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Sumter County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sumter County: 1 in 17 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.8%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sumter County. They injured 105 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Road surface: 0.7% 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 31719 is US-280, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-49 (1), US-19 (1) and Us-Sr3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 5.4%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31719 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-280 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.7% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-19 | 1 |
| Us-Sr3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 3 / Ga 30 | 3 |
| E Lamar Sr 27 100 Ft E Of Hudson St | 2 |
| Ga 195 / Lamar Road | 2 |
| Ga 30 Mm 34 | 2 |
| Ga 49 Mm 12 | 2 |
| Ga Highway 195 N Near Mile Marker 6 | 2 |
| Georgia 49 Near Arch Helm Road | 2 |
| South Ga Tech Pkwy | 2 |
ZIP 31719 at a glance
| Population | 8,533 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,905 |
| Median home value | $78,870 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 24 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 18 | -25% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -12% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 13. 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 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31719
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31719?
Sumter County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31719?
NHTSA data shows US-280 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31719 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31719?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31719?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (5.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31719 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 48.6 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31719?
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.