Midland City, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Midland City 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.
What stands out in Midland City: SR-210 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Midland City since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 381 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dale County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 52 truck crashes reported in Midland City 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-210 leads within 10 miles of Midland City with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-231 (1), US-31 (1) and Us-Sr 53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Midland City fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-210, 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 4 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-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 |
Midland City at a glance
| Population | 2,305 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36350) | $55,366 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36350) | $172,860 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Midland City
How common are truck crashes in Midland City?
381 truck crashes have been reported in Dale County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 188 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Midland City?
SR-210 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Midland City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland City?
Truck crashes in Dale County peak in November, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Midland City?
Since 2015, Dale County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Midland City compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dale County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Midland City?
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.