Moundville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moundville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moundville 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Hale County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hale County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Hale County has recorded 175 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Moundville since 2015; patterns below come from Hale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-69 (2) and CR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Moundville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 7 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 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 |
Moundville at a glance
| Population | 3,614 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 784 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35474) | $87,933 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35474) | $184,627 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moundville
How many truck accidents are there in Moundville?
Since 2015, 175 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hale County (99 injured, 4 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moundville?
I-59 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Moundville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moundville?
January has the most truck crashes in Hale County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moundville?
Since 2015, Hale County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Moundville compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hale County has 98.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moundville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.