Coosada, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coosada: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coosada and Elmore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Elmore County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmore County compares with Alabama
Elmore County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Elmore County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Coosada: US-231 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coosada since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elmore County. They injured 137 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Coosada since 2015, this page uses Elmore County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Coosada is US-231, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Birmingham Hwy (1), I-65 (1) and I-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Coosada fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Wetumpka Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 66 |
| Al-14 | 54 |
| I-65 | 49 |
| Cobbs Ford Rd | 15 |
| Al-143 | 11 |
| Al-229 | 11 |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 10 |
| Al-9 | 9 |
Coosada at a glance
| Population | 1,299 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 188 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36020) | $61,161 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36020) | $179,145 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 35 | +48% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coosada
How many truck accidents are there in Coosada?
Elmore County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coosada?
US-231 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Coosada since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coosada?
October has the most truck crashes in Elmore County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coosada?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Coosada compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coosada?
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.