ZIP 31820 (Midland, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muscogee 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
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 runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Muscogee County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31820 since 2015: SR-22 (4), US-80 (4), US-27 (2), CR-2109 Forest Rd (1) and CR-263500 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
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 ZIP 31820 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 4 |
| US-80 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 1 |
| Cs-Manchester Pkwy | 1 |
| I-185 | 1 |
| Miller Road | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-315 | 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 |
ZIP 31820 at a glance
| Population | 14,005 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,468 |
| Median home value | $362,112 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31820
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31820?
608 truck crashes have been reported in Muscogee County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 327 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31820?
Truck crashes in Muscogee County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 31820?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muscogee County since 2015, 5.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31820 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Muscogee County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31820?
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.