Eldridge, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eldridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eldridge and Fayette County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fayette County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Fayette County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fayette County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Eldridge since 2015; patterns below come from Fayette County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of Eldridge with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-13 (2), CR-NAUVOO Rd (1) and CR-OLD Hwy 78 (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 Eldridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 7 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| CR-NAUVOO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 78 | 1 |
| Nauvoo Rd | 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 |
Eldridge at a glance
| Population | 131 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35554) | $49,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35554) | $113,300 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eldridge
How many truck crashes happen in Eldridge?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (70 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eldridge?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eldridge: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eldridge?
April has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eldridge?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eldridge compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 65.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eldridge?
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.