Pine Level, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Level: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Level 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pine Level at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Level since 2015.
Overview
Elmore County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 137 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pine Level since 2015; patterns below come from Elmore County as a whole.
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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by CR-40 (1), CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd (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 Pine Level fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 8 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd | 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 |
Pine Level at a glance
| Land area | 25.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36022) | $89,459 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36022) | $248,302 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Level
How many truck crashes happen in Pine Level?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 137 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pine Level?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Level: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pine Level?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Elmore County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Level?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Pine Level compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 Pine Level?
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.