Valley Grande, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Grande: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Grande and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
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 |
Dallas County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Valley Grande since 2015, this page uses Dallas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Valley Grande is US-80, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-83 (1), SR-22 (1) 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 Valley Grande fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| 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 |
Valley Grande at a glance
| Population | 3,914 |
| Land area | 33.5 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36701) | $39,815 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36701) | $103,708 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Grande
How many truck accidents are there in Valley Grande?
Dallas County has had 441 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 301 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Valley Grande?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley Grande since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Valley Grande?
August has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley Grande?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Valley Grande compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 110.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Valley Grande?
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.