ZIP 31213 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31213: 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. Where it is higher: 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
Bibb County has recorded 1,995 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,143 people injured and 67 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-475 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 31213 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-16 (5), I-75 (5) and SR-49 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
40 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-475 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bibb County.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-475 | 6 |
| I-16 | 5 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 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 31213 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 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 |
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 31213
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 31213?
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 31213?
NHTSA data shows I-475 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31213 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31213?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31213?
Since 2015, Bibb County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 31213 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
Bibb County records 107.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.4 across Georgia.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 31213?
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.