Elmore, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elmore 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 has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elmore: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Elmore: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elmore County. They injured 137 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Elmore since 2015, this page uses Elmore County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-143 (1) and Us-Sr 3 (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 Elmore fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 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 |
Elmore at a glance
| Population | 1,356 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36025) | $54,414 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36025) | $172,878 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elmore
How many truck crashes happen in Elmore?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elmore County (137 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elmore?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elmore: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmore?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Elmore County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Elmore?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Elmore compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Elmore County has 38.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elmore?
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.