ZIP 31220 (Macon, GA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 31220: 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bibb County. They injured 1,143 people and killed 67.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Georgia.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
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 31220 is I-475, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-75 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-0740 (1).
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%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 31220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-475; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-475 | 5 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-0740 | 1 |
| Conestoga Trail | 1 |
| SR-401 | 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 31220 at a glance
| Population | 16,494 |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,434 |
| Median home value | $192,868 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 195 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 31220
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 31220?
Bibb County has had 1,995 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,143 people and killing 67.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 31220?
NHTSA data shows I-475 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 31220 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 31220?
The worst month is May: 9.2% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 31220?
Garbage trucks were involved in 40 reported crashes in Bibb County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 31220 compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Bibb County has 107.0 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 31220?
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.