ZIP 31207 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31207: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bibb County: 1.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Bibb County has recorded 1,995 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,143 people injured and 67 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: I-475 (6), I-16 (5) and SR-49 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31207 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% 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
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 | 7 |
| I-475 | 6 |
| I-16 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Conestoga Trail | 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 31207 at a glance
| Population | 1,479 |
| Density | 2,936 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 195. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 31207
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31207?
1,995 truck crashes have been reported in Bibb County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 1,143 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31207?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31207 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 31207?
Truck crashes in Bibb County peak in May, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31207?
Since 2015, Bibb County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31207 compared with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bibb County has 107.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 31207?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.