Edwardsville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edwardsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edwardsville and Cleburne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cleburne County numbers.
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 |
Cleburne County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cleburne County: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 615 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Edwardsville since 2015; patterns below come from Cleburne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 7.6% 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Edwardsville happened on SR-74 (1) and Us-Sr 74 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Edwardsville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleburne County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-74 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 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 |
Edwardsville at a glance
| Population | 219 |
| Land area | 16.4 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36262) | $68,611 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36262) | $174,458 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edwardsville
How common are truck crashes in Edwardsville?
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (299 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Edwardsville?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edwardsville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Edwardsville compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 328.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleburne County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edwardsville?
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.