Eutaw, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eutaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eutaw and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Greene County is lower 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.
Greene County at a glance: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 233 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Eutaw since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of Eutaw with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (2).
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 Eutaw fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
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 |
Eutaw at a glance
| Population | 2,655 |
| Land area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Density | 222 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35462) | $31,528 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35462) | $102,225 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eutaw
How common are truck crashes in Eutaw?
521 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 233 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eutaw?
I-59 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eutaw since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eutaw?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eutaw?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Eutaw compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 594.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eutaw?
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.