Tuskegee, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tuskegee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tuskegee 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. 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% after dark, against 23.7% across Alabama.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 33 truck crashes were reported in Tuskegee since 2015; patterns below come from Macon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tuskegee happened on CR-56 (1), I-65 (1), SR-49 (1), US-80 (1) and Us-Sr 8 (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 Tuskegee fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 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 |
Tuskegee at a glance
| Population | 8,653 |
| Land area | 17.1 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
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 Tuskegee
How many truck crashes happen in Tuskegee?
722 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 282 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tuskegee?
March has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tuskegee?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tuskegee compared with Alabama?
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 Tuskegee?
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.