ZIP 31041 (Ideal, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Macon County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Macon County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31041 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-49 (2), SR-26 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Macon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31041 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
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 |
ZIP 31041 at a glance
| Population | 967 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,436 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31041?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (63 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31041?
October has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31041?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31041 compare with Georgia?
Macon County records 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31041?
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.