Crenshaw County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crenshaw 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
1 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crenshaw County compares with Alabama
Crenshaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crenshaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crenshaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Crenshaw County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crenshaw County at a glance: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crenshaw County. They injured 62 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Crenshaw County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-97 (1) and US-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Crenshaw County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crenshaw County.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.3% 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 Crenshaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crenshaw County) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-331 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crenshaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-331 | 49 |
| Al-97 | 11 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Al-10 | 4 |
| Cr-50 | 3 |
| Cr-4 | 3 |
| Cr-11 | 3 |
| Al-189 | 2 |
Crenshaw County at a glance
| Population | 13,114 |
| Land area | 608.9 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,234 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crenshaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crenshaw County
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Questions fleets ask about Crenshaw County
How many truck accidents are there in Crenshaw County?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Crenshaw County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crenshaw County?
March has the most truck crashes in Crenshaw County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crenshaw County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crenshaw County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Crenshaw County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crenshaw County has 83.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crenshaw 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.