Geneva County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Geneva 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
4 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geneva County compares with Alabama
Geneva County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geneva County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geneva County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Geneva County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Geneva County: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geneva County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Geneva County is SR-52, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-49 (1), SR-103 (1) and SR-167 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Geneva County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-52, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Geneva County) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 3 |
| CR-49 | 1 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geneva County) |
|---|---|
| Al-52 | 54 |
| Al-167 | 10 |
| Al-103 | 7 |
| Al-153 | 4 |
| Cr-49 | 4 |
| W State Highway 52 | 3 |
| East Maple Ave | 3 |
| Cr-9 | 3 |
Geneva County at a glance
| Population | 27,259 |
| Land area | 574.5 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geneva 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +24% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Geneva County
ZIP codes in Geneva County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Geneva County
How many truck crashes happen in Geneva County?
158 truck crashes have been reported in Geneva County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 56 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Geneva County?
NHTSA data shows SR-52 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Geneva County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Geneva County?
February has the most truck crashes in Geneva County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Geneva County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Geneva County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Geneva County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geneva County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Geneva 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.