DeKalb County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeKalb 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
15 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Alabama
DeKalb County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb 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 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, DeKalb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for DeKalb County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 230 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-75 leads in DeKalb County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-59 (7), SR-35 (5) and SR-68 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for DeKalb County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 9 |
| I-59 | 7 |
| SR-35 | 5 |
| SR-68 | 3 |
| Mccurdy Ave S | 1 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| Sr-Gault Ave N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 202 |
| Al-68 | 52 |
| Al-75 | 41 |
| Al-117 | 37 |
| Al-35 | 26 |
| US-11 | 10 |
| Main Street East | 8 |
| Wallace Av Ne | 8 |
DeKalb County at a glance
| Population | 73,122 |
| Land area | 777.1 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 40 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 47 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 46 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 51 | +10% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 40 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 51. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about DeKalb County
How many truck crashes happen in DeKalb County?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (230 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in DeKalb County?
Since 2015, SR-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in DeKalb County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in DeKalb County?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in DeKalb County?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in DeKalb County compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in DeKalb 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.