West Blocton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Blocton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Blocton and Bibb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bibb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bibb County compares with Alabama
Bibb County against Alabama 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 | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Bibb County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bibb County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Bibb County has recorded 277 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
With 17 truck crashes reported in West Blocton since 2015, this page uses Bibb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Blocton is SR-5, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for West Blocton fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bibb County) |
|---|---|
| Al-5 | 102 |
| US-82 | 51 |
| Al-25 | 27 |
| Al 5 | 17 |
| Al 25 | 9 |
| US-11 | 8 |
| Al-139 | 7 |
| Vance Blocton Road | 3 |
West Blocton at a glance
| Population | 1,197 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 249 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35184) | $54,756 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35184) | $128,552 |
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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 19 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Blocton
How common are truck crashes in West Blocton?
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bibb County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Blocton?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Blocton: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Blocton?
August has the most truck crashes in Bibb County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Blocton?
Since 2015, Bibb County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Blocton compare with Alabama?
Bibb County records 106.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Blocton?
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.