ZIP 31063 (Montezuma, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31063: 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 |
Macon County has lower values than Georgia for 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.
What stands out in Macon County: 1.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 104 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macon County since 2015: 63 people were injured and 10 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Georgia.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31063 happened on SR-49 (3), SR-90 (3) and SR-26 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Macon County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31063 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 1.0% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| SR-90 | 3 |
| SR-26 | 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 |
ZIP 31063 at a glance
| Population | 4,266 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,381 |
| Median home value | $124,102 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31063
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31063?
Macon County has had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31063?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31063?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31063 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31063?
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.