Redstone Arsenal, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redstone Arsenal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redstone Arsenal and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Alabama
Madison County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Madison County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 1,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 752 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redstone Arsenal since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Redstone Arsenal is I-565, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-1 (2), SR-2 (2) and CR-CAPSHAW Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Redstone Arsenal fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-565 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Madison County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 4 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd | 1 |
| Governors Dr | 1 |
| Mountain Gap Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| Oakwood Ave | 1 |
| Oakwood Ave Ne | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 234 |
| Memorial Parkway | 121 |
| US-72 | 103 |
| US-231 | 68 |
| US-431 | 47 |
| Al-53 | 44 |
| Wall Triana Hwy | 39 |
| Memorial Pkwy | 37 |
Redstone Arsenal at a glance
| Land area | 21.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 76 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 130 | +71% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 142 | +10% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 164 | +15% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 76 to 164. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redstone Arsenal
How many truck crashes happen in Redstone Arsenal?
1,950 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 752 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Redstone Arsenal?
Since 2015, I-565 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redstone Arsenal: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Redstone Arsenal?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Redstone Arsenal?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Redstone Arsenal compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Redstone Arsenal?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.