ZIP 31907 (Columbus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31907: 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 has lower values than Georgia for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.3%, vs 2.6% in Georgia.
Overview
Muscogee County has recorded 608 truck crashes since 2015, with 327 people injured and 24 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-22 (2), SR-520 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 5.1%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31907 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 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 31907 at a glance
| Population | 59,110 |
| Density | 957 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,453 |
| Median home value | $151,526 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31907
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31907?
Muscogee County has had 608 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 327 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31907?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31907 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31907?
Truck crashes in Muscogee County peak in November, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31907?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Muscogee County since 2015 (5.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31907 compare with Georgia?
Muscogee County records 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31907?
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.