ZIP 31204 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31204: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bibb 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
0.0 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 |
Compared with Georgia, Bibb County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bibb County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.5% in Georgia.
Overview
Police reported 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bibb County since 2015: 1,143 people were injured and 67 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31204 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-475 (6), I-16 (5) and SR-11 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31204 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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
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 Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-475 | 6 |
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON 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 |
ZIP 31204 at a glance
| Population | 32,421 |
| Density | 858 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,784 |
| Median home value | $129,921 |
| Home ownership | 42% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31204
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31204?
Bibb County has had 1,995 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 67.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31204?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31204 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31204?
May has the most truck crashes in Bibb County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31204?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Bibb County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31204 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bibb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31204?
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.