Macon County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon 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
5 of 722 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Alabama
Macon County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 334.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 39.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Macon County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Macon County at a glance: 39.7% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 23.7% in Alabama.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Macon County since 2015: I-85 (2), Us-Sr 8 (2), CR-56 (1), I-65 (1) and SR-49 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Macon County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 2 |
| CR-56 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 613 |
| US-80 | 36 |
| US-29 | 10 |
| Al-81 | 6 |
| Al-186 | 6 |
| Al-229 | 2 |
| County Road 40 | 2 |
| Cr-10 | 2 |
Macon County at a glance
| Population | 18,159 |
| Land area | 608.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,248 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +59% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 43 | +38% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 68 | +57% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Macon County
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Questions fleets ask about Macon County
How many truck accidents are there in Macon County?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (282 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Macon County?
March has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Macon County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Macon County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 334.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Macon County?
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.