Equality, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Equality: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Equality and Coosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coosa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coosa County compares with Alabama
Coosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Coosa County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Coosa County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Coosa County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Equality since 2015, this page uses Coosa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Equality happened on CR-14 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-63 (1) and SR-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Equality fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-14 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coosa County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 46 |
| US-231 | 22 |
| Al-22 | 17 |
| Al-9 | 14 |
| Cr-14 | 3 |
| Al-259 | 3 |
| Al-38 | 2 |
| Co Rd 29 | 2 |
Equality at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36026) | $87,300 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36026) | $448,365 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coosa 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Equality
How many truck accidents are there in Equality?
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coosa County (48 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Equality?
Truck crashes in Coosa County peak in December, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Equality?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coosa County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Equality compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Coosa County has 116.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Equality?
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.