Ariton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ariton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ariton and Dale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dale County numbers.
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 has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
Ariton at a glance: Us-Sr 53 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ariton: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Dale County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ariton since 2015, this page uses Dale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Us-Sr 53 leads within 10 miles of Ariton with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (2), CR-105 (1) and CR-15 (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 Ariton fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Us-Sr 53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Dale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 53 | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| CR-105 | 1 |
| CR-15 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-123 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Ariton at a glance
| Population | 664 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36311) | $51,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36311) | $164,654 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ariton
How many truck accidents are there in Ariton?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Dale County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 188 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ariton?
Since 2015, Us-Sr 53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ariton: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ariton?
The worst month is November: 10.2% of truck crashes in Dale County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ariton?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dale County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ariton compared with Alabama?
Dale County records 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ariton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.