Prattville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prattville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Prattville and Autauga County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Autauga County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Autauga County compares with Alabama
Autauga County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Autauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Autauga County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Autauga County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Prattville: I-65 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Prattville.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Autauga County since 2015: 232 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 183 truck crashes were reported in Prattville since 2015; patterns below come from Autauga County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-14 (2), Birmingham Hwy (1) and CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Prattville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Autauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Mobile Hwy | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Autauga County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 148 |
| US-82 | 58 |
| Al-14 | 41 |
| US-31 | 32 |
| Jensen Rd | 15 |
| S Memorial Dr | 11 |
| Us Hwy 82 Bypass | 10 |
| Us Hwy 82 Byp | 10 |
Prattville at a glance
| Population | 40,139 |
| Land area | 35.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,123 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Autauga 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 40 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +14% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Prattville
How many truck accidents are there in Prattville?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Autauga County (232 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Prattville?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Prattville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prattville?
October has the most truck crashes in Autauga County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Prattville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Autauga County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Prattville compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Autauga County records 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prattville?
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.