Locust Fork, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Locust Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Locust Fork and Blount County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blount County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blount County compares with Alabama
Blount County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blount County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blount County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Blount County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Blount County at a glance: 2.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blount County since 2015: 210 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Locust Fork had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Blount County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Locust Fork happened on SR-79 (2), SR-75 (1) and US-31 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Locust Fork fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blount County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 127 |
| US-278 | 70 |
| Al-160 | 44 |
| Al-79 | 41 |
| Al-75 | 38 |
| US-231 | 35 |
| US-31 | 10 |
| 6Th Street South | 6 |
Locust Fork at a glance
| Population | 1,235 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 317 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35097) | $58,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35097) | $153,691 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blount 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 | 33 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 40 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Locust Fork
How many truck accidents are there in Locust Fork?
496 truck crashes have been reported in Blount County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 210 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Locust Fork?
Truck crashes in Blount County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Locust Fork?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blount County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Locust Fork compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Blount County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Locust Fork?
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.