Fitzpatrick, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fitzpatrick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fitzpatrick and Bullock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bullock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bullock County compares with Alabama
Bullock County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bullock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bullock County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bullock County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bullock County: 5.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Bullock County has recorded 129 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
Fitzpatrick had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Bullock County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fitzpatrick since 2015: SR-110 (2) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Fitzpatrick fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Bullock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-110 | 2 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bullock County) |
|---|---|
| Al-110 | 31 |
| US-82 | 29 |
| Al-51 | 13 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| Al 110 | 2 |
| Al 51 | 2 |
| Al Hwy 110 | 2 |
| Al-223 | 2 |
Fitzpatrick at a glance
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36029) | $49,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36029) | $246,351 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bullock 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +14% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fitzpatrick
How common are truck crashes in Fitzpatrick?
Bullock County has had 129 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fitzpatrick?
March has the most truck crashes in Bullock County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fitzpatrick?
Since 2015, Bullock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fitzpatrick compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 112.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bullock County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fitzpatrick?
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.