Dallas County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dallas 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 441 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Alabama
Dallas County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Dallas County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dallas County at a glance: 2.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 301 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Dallas County is US-80, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-22 (3), SR-5 (3) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Dallas County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.3% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 127 |
| Al-41 | 40 |
| Al-5 | 30 |
| Highland Ave | 27 |
| Al-22 | 22 |
| Al-14 | 20 |
| Highland Avenue | 16 |
| Al-219 | 14 |
Dallas County at a glance
| Population | 35,545 |
| Land area | 978.7 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,313 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | +8% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dallas County
ZIP codes in Dallas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dallas County
How many truck accidents are there in Dallas County?
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (301 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dallas County?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Dallas County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dallas County?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dallas County?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dallas County compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dallas County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.