ZIP 31904 (Columbus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31904: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Muscogee County: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.3%, against 2.6% for Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 608 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Muscogee County. They injured 327 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31904 is US-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-280 (3), CR-298 (2) and SR-22 (2).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31904 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscogee County.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Muscogee County.
- With 0.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 4 |
| US-280 | 3 |
| CR-298 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-249 | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 1 |
| Cs-Manchester Pkwy | 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 31904 at a glance
| Population | 35,405 |
| Density | 497 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,291 |
| Median home value | $226,454 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 31904
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31904?
608 truck crashes have been reported in Muscogee County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 327 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31904?
US-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31904 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31904?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Muscogee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31904?
Since 2015, Muscogee County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31904 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 31904?
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.