Hale County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hale 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Alabama
Hale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Hale County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hale County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hale County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% 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
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hale County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-69 (2), CR-50 (1) and Us-Sr 8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Hale County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hale County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hale County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| Al-69 | 52 |
| Al-14 | 15 |
| Al Highway 69 | 13 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| Al-61 | 9 |
| Cr-29 | 9 |
| Al-60 | 7 |
| Cr-64 | 6 |
Hale County at a glance
| Population | 15,116 |
| Land area | 644.0 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,075 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hale County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hale County
How many truck crashes happen in Hale County?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hale County (99 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hale County?
Truck crashes in Hale County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hale County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hale County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hale County compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Hale County has 98.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hale County?
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.