ZIP 31217 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31217: 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 sits below Georgia on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jones County: 14.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Georgia: 3.3).
Overview
Police reported 105 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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 31217 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-49 (4), SR-11 (3) and US-129 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 31217 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.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-16 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| US-129 | 2 |
| CR-019800/FOUNTAIN Rd | 1 |
| CR-182800 Millerfield Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Forest Ave | 1 |
| I-475 | 1 |
| I-75 | 1 |
| SR-001100 | 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 31217 at a glance
| Population | 17,732 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,809 |
| Median home value | $109,286 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31217
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 31217?
Since 2015, 105 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jones County (54 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 31217?
I-16 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 31217 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 31217?
January has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 31217?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jones County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 31217 compare with Georgia for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jones County, vs 62.4 for Georgia.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31217?
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.