Samson, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Samson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Samson 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 sits below Alabama on 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.
Geneva County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Samson had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Geneva County numbers.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Samson since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-52 (3).
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 Samson fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geneva County.
- 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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 3 |
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 |
Samson at a glance
| Population | 1,882 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 465 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36477) | $50,517 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36477) | $116,447 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Samson
How common are truck crashes in Samson?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geneva County (56 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Samson?
Truck crashes in Geneva County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Samson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Geneva County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does Samson 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 Samson?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.