Silas, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Silas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Silas and Choctaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Choctaw County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Alabama
Choctaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Choctaw County has lower values than Alabama for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Choctaw County: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Choctaw County. They injured 99 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Silas since 2015; patterns below come from Choctaw County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Silas since 2015: US-84 (3) and CR-SINGLEY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Silas fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-SINGLEY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| Al-17 | 45 |
| US-84 | 30 |
| Al-10 | 20 |
| Cr-32 | 8 |
| Al-156 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 5 |
| Al-114 | 5 |
| Al 10 | 4 |
Silas at a glance
| Population | 355 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36919) | $59,091 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36919) | $86,891 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +15% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. 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 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Silas
How common are truck crashes in Silas?
Choctaw County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Silas?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Choctaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Silas?
Since 2015, Choctaw County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Silas compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Choctaw County has 138.0 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Silas?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.