Rockford, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockford 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Coosa County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Coosa County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 30 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Rockford 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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
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 Rockford since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-14 (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Rockford 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.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Coosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-14 | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Rockford at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35136) | $50,114 |
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. 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 Rockford
How common are truck crashes in Rockford?
Coosa County has had 137 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockford?
December has the most truck crashes in Coosa County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rockford?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coosa County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Rockford 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockford?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.