Littleville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Littleville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Littleville 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Littleville: SR-20 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Littleville since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colbert County. They injured 281 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Littleville had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Colbert County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-2 (2), Mu-6th St (1) and SR-157 (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 Littleville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colbert County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Colbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 6 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| US-43 | 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 |
Littleville at a glance
| Population | 1,054 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 212 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35674) | $64,706 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35674) | $181,480 |
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 Littleville
How many truck accidents are there in Littleville?
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 Littleville?
SR-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Littleville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Littleville?
The worst month is October: 11.8% of truck crashes in Colbert County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Littleville?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colbert County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Littleville compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Colbert County has 75.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Littleville?
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.