McKenzie, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McKenzie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McKenzie 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. It stands out for 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Conecuh County. They injured 195 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in McKenzie since 2015; patterns below come from Conecuh County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of McKenzie with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Us-Sr 3 (2), SR-106 (1) and US-84 (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 McKenzie fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Conecuh County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-Sr 3 | 2 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 |
McKenzie at a glance
| Population | 492 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36456) | $66,150 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McKenzie
How common are truck crashes in McKenzie?
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conecuh County (195 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in McKenzie?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McKenzie since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McKenzie?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Conecuh County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McKenzie?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Conecuh County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does McKenzie compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Conecuh County records 443.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in McKenzie?
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.