ZIP 31721 (Albany, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31721: 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. It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 31721: SR-234 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31721: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Dougherty County has recorded 480 truck crashes since 2015, with 265 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-234 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Cs-121001 (1), SR-0062 (1) and SR-023400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31721 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-234, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Georgia; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Dougherty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-234 | 2 |
| Cs-121001 | 1 |
| SR-0062 | 1 |
| SR-023400 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 31721 at a glance
| Population | 19,435 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,177 |
| Median home value | $205,243 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31721
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31721?
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 31721?
SR-234 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31721 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31721?
May has the most truck crashes in Dougherty County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31721?
Since 2015, Dougherty County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31721 compared with Georgia?
Dougherty County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31721?
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.