Clarke County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarke 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
5 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Alabama
Clarke County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Clarke County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Clarke County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clarke County at a glance: US-84 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Clarke County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 195 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-43 (3), SR-13 (2) and CR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Clarke County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 5 |
| US-43 | 3 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-44 | 1 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| CR-WALKER Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 109 |
| US-84 | 73 |
| Al-13 | 21 |
| SR-43 | 18 |
| Al-5 | 13 |
| Al-69 | 11 |
| Industrial Road | 8 |
| Walker Springs Road | 7 |
Clarke County at a glance
| Population | 22,142 |
| Land area | 1,238.4 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,646 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 21 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +4% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clarke County
ZIP codes in Clarke County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clarke County
How common are truck crashes in Clarke County?
361 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 195 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clarke County?
US-84 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clarke County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarke County?
The worst month is June: 11.9% of truck crashes in Clarke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clarke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Clarke County compare with Alabama?
Clarke County records 146.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarke County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.