Georgiana, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Georgiana: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Georgiana and Butler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Butler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Alabama
Butler County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 256.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Butler County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Butler County: 2.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Butler County has recorded 557 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Georgiana had 42 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Butler County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Georgiana with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us-Sr 3 (2) and SR-106 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Georgiana fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Butler County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 364 |
| US-31 | 37 |
| Al-106 | 24 |
| Al-10 | 22 |
| Pineapple Hwy | 7 |
| Greenville Bypass | 6 |
| Mobile Rd | 5 |
| Fort Dale Road | 5 |
Georgiana at a glance
| Population | 1,267 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36033) | $37,975 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36033) | $87,354 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +35% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 48 | +24% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Georgiana
How many truck crashes happen in Georgiana?
Butler County has had 557 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Georgiana?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Georgiana since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Georgiana?
The worst month is February: 9.7% of truck crashes in Butler County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Georgiana?
Since 2015, Butler County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Georgiana compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Butler County records 256.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Georgiana?
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.