ZIP 31068 (Oglethorpe, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31068: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Macon County: 1.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
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-90 (2) and SR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Macon County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31068 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-49 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Georgia; schedule winter 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 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 | 2 |
| SR-26 | 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 31068 at a glance
| Population | 4,377 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,352 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 31068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31068?
104 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 63 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31068?
NHTSA data shows SR-49 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31068 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31068?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31068?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31068 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31068?
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.