Henagar, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henagar: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henagar 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 |
DeKalb County sits below Alabama 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 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 15 truck crashes reported in Henagar since 2015, this page uses DeKalb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Henagar is I-59, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-75 (2), SR-40 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Henagar fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| SR-40 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 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 |
Henagar at a glance
| Population | 2,322 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35978) | $55,509 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35978) | $133,160 |
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 Henagar
How many truck crashes happen in Henagar?
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 Henagar?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henagar since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Henagar?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henagar?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henagar compare with Alabama?
DeKalb County records 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henagar?
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.