Marion County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion 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 406 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Alabama
Marion County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marion County: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 206 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads in Marion County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-278 (2), CR-RAILROAD Ave (1) and SR-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Marion County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 9 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-RAILROAD Ave | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| SR-253 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 211 |
| US-43 | 40 |
| Al-129 | 15 |
| Al-13 | 9 |
| Al-118 | 9 |
| US-278 | 8 |
| Military Street South | 7 |
| Al-253 | 7 |
Marion County at a glance
| Population | 29,323 |
| Land area | 742.3 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,415 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 39 | +34% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marion County
ZIP codes in Marion County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marion County
How many truck crashes happen in Marion County?
Marion County has had 406 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marion County?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Marion County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion County?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marion County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Marion County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 119.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion County?
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.