Cleburne County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleburne 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 615 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne County compares with Alabama
Cleburne County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 328.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 38.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Cleburne County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cleburne County: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 615 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Cleburne County is I-20, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-431 (3), US-78 (2) and CR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Cleburne County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-431 | 3 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-104 | 1 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 465 |
| US-431 | 41 |
| Al-46 | 22 |
| US-78 | 20 |
| Al-9 | 13 |
| SR-431 | 11 |
| Cr-49 | 9 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
Cleburne County at a glance
| Population | 15,905 |
| Land area | 560.1 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,037 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 43 | +21% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +31% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Cleburne County
How many truck accidents are there in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County has had 615 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 299 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cleburne County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Cleburne County: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cleburne County?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleburne County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleburne County?
Since 2015, Cleburne County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cleburne County compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleburne County has 328.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cleburne County?
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.