Covington County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Covington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington County compares with Alabama
Covington County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Covington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Covington County at a glance: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Covington County. They injured 107 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Covington County is US-29, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-331 (2), CR-POINT A Rd (1) and Mu-Hwy 54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Covington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 3 |
| US-331 | 2 |
| CR-POINT A Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hwy 54 | 1 |
| SR-299 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 15 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 30 |
| US-84 | 23 |
| Al-55 | 19 |
| US-331 | 14 |
| Al-137 | 8 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| County Road 4 | 5 |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 4 |
Covington County at a glance
| Population | 37,748 |
| Land area | 1,030.6 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,395 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +10% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Covington County
How many truck accidents are there in Covington County?
181 truck crashes have been reported in Covington County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 107 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Covington County?
US-29 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Covington County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington County?
Truck crashes in Covington County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Covington County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Covington County since 2015, 3.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Covington County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Covington County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Covington County?
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.