Macon-Bibb County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon-Bibb County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Macon-Bibb County and Bibb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bibb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bibb County compares with Georgia
Bibb County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bibb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bibb County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 11.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 24.5% | 24.8% | same |
Bibb County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bibb County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bibb County since 2015: 1,143 people were injured and 67 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Macon-Bibb County since 2015; patterns below come from Bibb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 15 miles of Macon-Bibb County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-475 (7), I-16 (6) and SR-49 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Macon-Bibb County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- With 1.1% 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
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 Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| I-475 | 7 |
| I-16 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 6 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-247 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bibb County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 40 |
| I-475 | 27 |
| I-16 | 24 |
| I-75 South | 19 |
| I-75 North | 13 |
| I-16 West | 9 |
| I-475 South | 8 |
| Frank Amerson Pkwy | 7 |
Macon-Bibb County at a glance
| Population | 157,056 |
| Land area | 249.4 sq mi |
| Density | 630 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 31206) | $30,042 |
| Median home value (ZIP 31206) | $80,397 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bibb 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 | 101 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 114 | +13% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 113 | -1% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 195 | +73% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Macon-Bibb County
How common are truck crashes in Macon-Bibb County?
Bibb County has had 1,995 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 67.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Macon-Bibb County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Macon-Bibb County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon-Bibb County?
May has the most truck crashes in Bibb County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Macon-Bibb County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Bibb County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Macon-Bibb County compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bibb County has 107.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Macon-Bibb County?
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.