Clay County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Alabama
Clay County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clay County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clay County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (2) and SR-77 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 32.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-77 | 10 |
| Al-49 | 7 |
| Al 9 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| Al 148 | 2 |
| Al-148 | 2 |
| Alabama Highway 148 | 2 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 14,239 |
| Land area | 604.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,475 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +97% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
ZIP codes in Clay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How common are truck crashes in Clay County?
Clay County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clay County?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clay County?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clay County compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay County?
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.