ZIP 31829 (Upatoi, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31829: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Muscogee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Muscogee County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.6% for 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
Truck crashes peak in November (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31829 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (3), US-80 (3), US-27 (2), Cs-Manchester Pkwy (1) and SR-15 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.1% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
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 31829 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muscogee County.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Muscogee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| Cs-Manchester Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-85 | 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 31829 at a glance
| Population | 1,699 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,764 |
| Median home value | $374,074 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31829
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31829?
608 truck crashes have been reported in Muscogee County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 327 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31829?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Muscogee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31829?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Muscogee County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31829 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 31829?
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.