Notasulga, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Notasulga: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Notasulga and Macon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Macon County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Macon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Macon County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Notasulga since 2015; patterns below come from Macon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Notasulga happened on CR-56 (1), CR-61 (1), I-65 (1), I-85 (1) and SR-14 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Notasulga fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-56 | 1 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 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 |
Notasulga at a glance
| Population | 871 |
| Land area | 14.0 sq mi |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36866) | $49,028 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36866) | $121,131 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Notasulga
How many truck accidents are there in Notasulga?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (282 injured, 8 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Notasulga?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Notasulga?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Notasulga compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 334.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Notasulga?
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.