Akron, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Akron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Akron and Hale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hale County numbers.
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 |
Hale County sits below Alabama 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Akron since 2015; patterns below come from Hale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Akron is I-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-14 (1) and SR-69 (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 Akron fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hale County.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 |
Akron at a glance
| Population | 233 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35441) | $49,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35441) | $79,636 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Akron
How common are truck crashes in Akron?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Hale County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 99 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Akron?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Akron since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Akron?
January has the most truck crashes in Hale County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Akron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hale County since 2015 (3.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Akron compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hale County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Akron?
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.