ZIP 31905 (Fort Benning, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31905: 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Chattahoochee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Georgia on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Chattahoochee County: 2.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chattahoochee County. They injured 45 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-520 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-26 (4), US-27 (2) and CR-2109 Forest Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chattahoochee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31905 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-520; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.0% 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
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 Chattahoochee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-520 | 6 |
| SR-26 | 4 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 1 |
| US-280 | 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 31905 at a glance
| Population | 15,157 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,236 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31905
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31905?
Chattahoochee County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31905?
Since 2015, SR-520 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31905: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31905?
July has the most truck crashes in Chattahoochee County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31905?
Since 2015, Chattahoochee County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31905 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chattahoochee County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31905?
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.