Macon County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Georgia
Macon County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Macon County sits below Georgia on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Macon County: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Macon County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-26 (2) and SR-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Macon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Macon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Macon County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| SR-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 26 At Cooks Mill Road | 2 |
| Ga 90 At 98 Tow Watson Road Private Dr | 2 |
| Ga 90 At Martin Rd | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 26 / County Rd A | 2 |
| SR-26 | 2 |
| State Route 224 Near Doe Run Road | 2 |
| Walnut Street | 2 |
| Buckeye Rd Near Stagecoach Rd | 1 |
Macon County at a glance
| Population | 11,831 |
| Land area | 400.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,328 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | -15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 8 | -23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | +36% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Macon County
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Questions fleets ask about Macon County
How common are truck crashes in Macon County?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 63 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Macon County?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Macon County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Macon County?
October has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Macon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Macon County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Macon 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.