Castleberry, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castleberry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castleberry and Conecuh County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Conecuh County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conecuh County compares with Alabama
Conecuh County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conecuh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conecuh County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 443.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Conecuh County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Conecuh County: 1 in 135 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Conecuh County has recorded 574 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Castleberry since 2015, this page uses Conecuh County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Castleberry is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-31 (2) and Us-Sr 12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Castleberry fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Conecuh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conecuh County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 357 |
| US-84 | 87 |
| US-31 | 36 |
| Al-83 | 10 |
| Cr-106 | 8 |
| Al-41 | 7 |
| Cr-6 | 6 |
| West Front Street | 3 |
Castleberry at a glance
| Population | 460 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36432) | $40,962 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36432) | $70,624 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conecuh 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 41 | +21% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castleberry
How common are truck crashes in Castleberry?
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conecuh County (195 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Castleberry?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Castleberry since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Castleberry?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Conecuh County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Castleberry?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Conecuh County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Castleberry compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Conecuh County has 443.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Castleberry?
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.