Chilton County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chilton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chilton County compares with Alabama
Chilton County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chilton County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chilton County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Chilton County: 1 in 263 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Chilton County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Chilton County is I-65, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (3), Us-Sr 6 (3) and SR-145 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Chilton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Chilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 10 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 315 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| Al-22 | 31 |
| US-82 | 27 |
| Al-145 | 11 |
| Al-191 | 8 |
| Cr-37 | 7 |
| I-65 North | 6 |
Chilton County at a glance
| Population | 47,262 |
| Land area | 692.8 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,583 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chilton 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 | 30 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 44 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +2% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Chilton County
How common are truck crashes in Chilton County?
Chilton County has had 552 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 246 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Chilton County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Chilton County: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chilton County?
Truck crashes in Chilton County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chilton County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chilton County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chilton County compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 100.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chilton County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chilton County?
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.