Fayette County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fayette County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Alabama
Fayette County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Fayette County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fayette County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fayette County is SR-13, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-80 (1), CR-HEARTLINE Rd (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Fayette County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-13 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% 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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-80 | 1 |
| CR-HEARTLINE Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Al-13 | 14 |
| Al-102 | 11 |
| Al-96 | 11 |
| Temple Ave | 7 |
| US-43 | 6 |
| Al-18 | 6 |
| Al-107 | 6 |
| Al-171 | 4 |
Fayette County at a glance
| Population | 15,863 |
| Land area | 627.7 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,344 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fayette County
ZIP codes in Fayette County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fayette County
How many truck accidents are there in Fayette County?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Fayette County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fayette County?
Since 2015, SR-13 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fayette County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fayette County?
April has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fayette County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does Fayette County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 65.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fayette County?
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.