ZIP 31909 (Columbus, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31909: 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.
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.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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). Next come US-27 (3), SR-22 (2) and SR-520 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 5.1% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31909 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muscogee County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 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 31909 at a glance
| Population | 39,364 |
| Density | 813 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,166 |
| Median home value | $222,406 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 31909
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31909?
Muscogee County has had 608 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 327 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31909?
Since 2015, US-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31909: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31909?
November has the most truck crashes in Muscogee County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31909?
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 31909 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Muscogee County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31909?
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.