Leighton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leighton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leighton and Colbert County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Colbert County numbers.
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. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Leighton: SR-20 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Leighton since 2015.
Overview
Colbert County has recorded 518 truck crashes since 2015, with 281 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Leighton had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Colbert County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of Leighton with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-157 (4), SR-184 (3) and Mu-6th St (1).
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 Leighton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Colbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 7 |
| SR-157 | 4 |
| SR-184 | 3 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Leighton at a glance
| Population | 662 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 307 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35646) | $71,217 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35646) | $128,857 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leighton
How common are truck crashes in Leighton?
Colbert County has had 518 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 281 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Leighton?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leighton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leighton?
Truck crashes in Colbert County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leighton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colbert County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Leighton 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 Leighton?
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.