Coffee Springs, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coffee Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coffee Springs and Geneva County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Geneva County numbers.
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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Geneva County: 7.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Geneva County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Coffee Springs since 2015, this page uses Geneva County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Coffee Springs happened on SR-52 (2) and SR-167 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Coffee Springs fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| 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 |
Coffee Springs at a glance
| Population | 211 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 269 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36318) | $49,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36318) | $105,919 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coffee Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Coffee Springs?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geneva County (56 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coffee Springs?
February has the most truck crashes in Geneva County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coffee Springs?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Geneva County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coffee Springs compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geneva County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Coffee Springs?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.