ZIP 31805 (Cusseta, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31805: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chattahoochee 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
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chattahoochee County compares with Georgia
Chattahoochee County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chattahoochee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 9.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 57% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Chattahoochee County sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chattahoochee County: 2.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Chattahoochee County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 45 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
SR-520 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31805 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-26 (4) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chattahoochee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31805 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chattahoochee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-520 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chattahoochee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 5 |
| SR-26 | 4 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chattahoochee County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 520 At Ga 1 | 3 |
| Sr 520 / Sr 1 | 3 |
| Ga 520 / Ga 1 | 2 |
| Ga-26 At Darby | 2 |
| Sr 26 /Liberty Hill Rd | 2 |
| Sr 520 /Sr 1 | 2 |
| Sr 520 Near Mm15 | 2 |
| Sr1 Sr520 | 2 |
ZIP 31805 at a glance
| Population | 1,833 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,544 |
| Median home value | $111,205 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chattahoochee 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 3 | -20% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 5 | +51% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31805
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31805?
Chattahoochee County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31805?
Since 2015, SR-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31805: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31805?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Chattahoochee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31805?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chattahoochee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31805 compare with Georgia?
Chattahoochee County records 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31805?
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.