Greene County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greene 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 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Alabama
Greene County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Greene County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 233 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 521 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 233 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: SR-14 (3), CR-60 (1) and US-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Greene County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 12 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| CR-60 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 404 |
| Al-14 | 29 |
| US-11 | 21 |
| US-43 | 15 |
| Al-39 | 9 |
| Alabama Highway 14 | 4 |
| Cr-20 | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 59 | 4 |
Greene County at a glance
| Population | 7,127 |
| Land area | 647.0 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $30,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | +2% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greene County
ZIP codes in Greene County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greene County
How many truck accidents are there in Greene County?
Greene County has had 521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Greene County?
I-59 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Greene County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County?
March has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greene County?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Greene County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 594.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Greene County?
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.