ZIP 31211 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31211: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jones 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
1 of 105 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Georgia
Jones County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Jones County has lower values than Georgia for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jones County at a glance: 14.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.3 across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 54 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.5% in Georgia.
Where crashes happen
I-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31211 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-475 (4), SR-49 (4) and SR-11 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.0% of the total, against 2.6% across Georgia.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31211 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Look at alternatives to I-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Georgia.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 5 |
| I-475 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-129 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
| CR-581200/HOUSTON Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Forest Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Eatonton Hwy 1056 Ft No Fortville Rd | 2 |
| Ga 11 N At Gray Bypass | 2 |
| Georgia Highway 44 At Stallings Road | 2 |
| Gray By Pass At Ga Hwy 18 | 2 |
| Hwy 57 Near Griswoldville Industrial Blvd | 2 |
| Us Sr 44 Hwy 129 Near Mathis Rd | 2 |
| Ga 11 / Ga 18 West | 1 |
ZIP 31211 at a glance
| Population | 15,868 |
| Density | 138 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,202 |
| Median home value | $173,378 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 17 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 13 | -23% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 13 | +78% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31211
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31211?
Jones County has had 105 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 31211?
I-16 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31211 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31211?
Truck crashes in Jones County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31211?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31211 compare with Georgia?
Jones County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31211?
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.