Mount Olive, Coosa County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Olive, Coosa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Olive, Coosa County 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Coosa County is lower on 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.
Coosa County at a glance: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coosa County. They injured 48 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mount Olive, Coosa County since 2015; patterns below come from Coosa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Olive since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-150 (1), US-280 (1) and Us-Sr 38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Mount Olive, Coosa County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Coosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-150 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 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 |
Mount Olive, Coosa County at a glance
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35072) | $51,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35072) | $95,981 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Olive, Coosa County
How many truck accidents are there in Mount Olive, Coosa County?
Coosa County has had 137 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mount Olive, Coosa County?
Truck crashes in Coosa County peak in December, with 16.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Olive, Coosa County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coosa County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Mount Olive, Coosa County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 116.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coosa County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Olive, Coosa County?
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.