Fyffe, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fyffe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fyffe and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for DeKalb County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 230 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Fyffe since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-35 leads within 10 miles of Fyffe with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-75 (3), I-59 (1) and Mccurdy Ave S (1).
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 Fyffe fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; 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.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 4 |
| SR-75 | 3 |
| I-59 | 1 |
| Mccurdy Ave S | 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 |
Fyffe at a glance
| Population | 976 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 196 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35971) | $58,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35971) | $140,598 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fyffe
How many truck crashes happen in Fyffe?
DeKalb County has had 569 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fyffe?
NHTSA data shows SR-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fyffe since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fyffe?
The worst month is September: 13.0% of truck crashes in DeKalb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fyffe?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Fyffe compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 66.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fyffe?
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.