Brilliant, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brilliant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brilliant and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Brilliant since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of Brilliant with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-13 (1), SR-253 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Brilliant fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.6% 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-253 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 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 |
Brilliant at a glance
| Population | 839 |
| Land area | 10.6 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35548) | $43,958 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35548) | $72,679 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brilliant
How common are truck crashes in Brilliant?
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 Brilliant?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brilliant: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brilliant?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brilliant?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brilliant compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 119.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brilliant?
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.