ZIP 31206 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31206: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bibb County: 1.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Bibb County has recorded 1,995 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,143 people injured and 67 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31206 is I-75, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-475 (6), I-16 (5) and SR-49 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31206 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| I-475 | 6 |
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Conestoga Trail | 1 |
| Cs-Forest Ave | 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 31206 at a glance
| Population | 24,310 |
| Density | 352 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,042 |
| Median home value | $80,397 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 101 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 195. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31206
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31206?
1,995 truck crashes have been reported in Bibb County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 1,143 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31206?
I-75 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31206 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31206?
Truck crashes in Bibb County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31206?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Bibb County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31206 compared with Georgia?
The yearly rate is 107.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bibb County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31206?
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.