Houston County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houston 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
19 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Alabama
Houston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Houston County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Houston County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Houston County has recorded 917 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-210 leads in Houston County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Us-Sr 1 (2), SR-109 (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Houston County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-210; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Houston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| Sr-Ross Clark Circle | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ross Clark Circle | 131 |
| Ross Clark Cir | 116 |
| Montgomery Hwy | 56 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| Montgomery Highway | 38 |
| US-84 | 38 |
| South Oates Street | 31 |
| S Oates St | 23 |
Houston County at a glance
| Population | 109,366 |
| Land area | 579.8 sq mi |
| Density | 189 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,530 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 44 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 63 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 69 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | +11% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Houston County
ZIP codes in Houston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Houston County
How many truck crashes happen in Houston County?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (374 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Houston County?
NHTSA data shows SR-210 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Houston County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Houston County?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Houston County?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Houston County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 72.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Houston 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.