Reeltown, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reeltown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reeltown 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 |
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).
What stands out in Macon County: 39.7% after dark, against 23.7% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macon County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Reeltown since 2015; patterns below come from Macon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
SR-49 leads within 10 miles of Reeltown with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-56 (1), I-65 (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Reeltown fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-49; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-56 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 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 |
Reeltown at a glance
| Land area | 7.5 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 Reeltown
How many truck crashes happen in Reeltown?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (282 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Reeltown?
SR-49 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reeltown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Reeltown?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reeltown?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Reeltown compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 334.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Reeltown?
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.