Dale County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dale 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
8 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dale County compares with Alabama
Dale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Dale County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Dale County at a glance: Us-Sr 53 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes in Dale County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dale County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Us-Sr 53 leads in Dale County with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-15 (1), CR-333 (1) and SR-123 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Dale County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dale County.
- Look at alternatives to Us-Sr 53 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Dale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dale County) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 53 | 2 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| CR-333 | 1 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dale County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 202 |
| US-84 | 15 |
| Al-27 | 14 |
| Al-134 | 10 |
| Al-123 | 8 |
| Cr-36 | 8 |
| Al-167 | 7 |
| SR-231 | 6 |
Dale County at a glance
| Population | 50,067 |
| Land area | 561.1 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dale 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dale County
ZIP codes in Dale County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dale County
How many truck crashes happen in Dale County?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dale County (188 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dale County?
Us-Sr 53 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dale County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dale County?
November has the most truck crashes in Dale County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dale County?
Since 2015, Dale County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dale County compared with Alabama?
Dale County records 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dale 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.