Ardmore, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ardmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ardmore and Limestone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Limestone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Limestone County compares with Alabama
Limestone County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Limestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Limestone County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Limestone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Limestone County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Limestone County has recorded 893 truck crashes since 2015, with 386 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Ardmore had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Limestone County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-65 (2), CR-HARVEST Rd (1) and CR-PULASKI Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (25%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ardmore fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-53; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Limestone County.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Limestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 4 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| CR-HARVEST Rd | 1 |
| CR-PULASKI Pike | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Limestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 294 |
| I-565 | 100 |
| US-72 | 97 |
| US-31 | 78 |
| Al-20 | 44 |
| Al-53 | 17 |
| SR-20 | 15 |
| Al-251 | 12 |
Ardmore at a glance
| Population | 1,452 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 711 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35739) | $70,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35739) | $221,520 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Limestone 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 | 35 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 55 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +2% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | +52% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ardmore
How common are truck crashes in Ardmore?
Limestone County has had 893 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 386 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ardmore?
NHTSA data shows SR-53 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ardmore since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ardmore?
February has the most truck crashes in Limestone County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ardmore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Limestone County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ardmore compare with Alabama?
Limestone County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ardmore?
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.