Waverly, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waverly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waverly and Chambers County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chambers County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Alabama
Chambers County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Chambers County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chambers County: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Chambers County has recorded 357 truck crashes since 2015, with 149 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Waverly had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Chambers County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Waverly happened on CR-61 (1), SR-14 (1), US-280 (1), Us-Sr 1 (1) and Us-Sr 38 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Waverly fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-61 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 155 |
| US-431 | 40 |
| Al-50 | 27 |
| Al-77 | 7 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| Cr-278 | 6 |
| 20Th Ave | 5 |
Waverly at a glance
| Population | 148 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36879) | $93,029 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36879) | $322,229 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | +36% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waverly
How common are truck crashes in Waverly?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chambers County (149 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waverly?
Truck crashes in Chambers County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waverly?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Waverly compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Chambers County has 92.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waverly?
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.