Colbert County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colbert 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
7 of 518 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colbert County compares with Alabama
Colbert County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colbert County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Colbert County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Colbert County at a glance: SR-20 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Colbert County.
Overview
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colbert County. They injured 281 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-184 (3), US-72 (3) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Colbert County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Colbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Colbert County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 6 |
| SR-184 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-GOLDEN Rd | 1 |
| CR-RIVERTON Rose Trail | 1 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colbert County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 128 |
| Al-20 | 56 |
| SR-72 | 36 |
| Al-157 | 31 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Wilson Dam Road | 12 |
| Al-184 | 11 |
| Al-133 | 10 |
Colbert County at a glance
| Population | 58,785 |
| Land area | 593.0 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,362 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colbert 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 | 39 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 43 | +10% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 43 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 42 | -1% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Colbert County
How common are truck crashes in Colbert County?
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colbert County (281 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Colbert County?
SR-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Colbert County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Colbert County?
Truck crashes in Colbert County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colbert County?
Since 2015, Colbert County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Colbert County compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 75.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colbert County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Colbert County?
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.