ZIP 31210 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31210: 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 |
Bibb County has lower values than Georgia for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 31210 is I-475, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-75 (3), SR-11 (3) and US-41 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 40 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.6% in Georgia.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31210 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-475, 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.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Georgia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-475 | 6 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield 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 31210 at a glance
| Population | 33,288 |
| Density | 311 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,447 |
| Median home value | $283,273 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 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 31210
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31210?
Since 2015, 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bibb County (1,143 injured, 67 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31210?
I-475 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31210 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31210?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31210?
40 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bibb County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 31210 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 31210?
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.