Killen, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Killen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Killen and Lauderdale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lauderdale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Alabama
Lauderdale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lauderdale County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 397 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County. They injured 201 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
With 24 truck crashes reported in Killen since 2015, this page uses Lauderdale County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-184 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-108 (1), CR-323 (1) and SR-133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Killen fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-184, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-184 | 3 |
| CR-108 | 1 |
| CR-323 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 37 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Florence Blvd | 25 |
| Al-20 | 22 |
| Helton Drive | 14 |
| Cox Creek Pkwy | 14 |
| Al-64 | 13 |
| Al-101 | 11 |
Killen at a glance
| Population | 1,040 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35645) | $87,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35645) | $218,261 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 34 | +7% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 35 | +3% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Killen
How common are truck crashes in Killen?
Lauderdale County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Killen?
SR-184 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Killen since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Killen?
June has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Killen?
Since 2015, Lauderdale County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Killen compare with Alabama?
Lauderdale County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Killen?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.