Hamilton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hamilton 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 |
Marion County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 206 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 55 truck crashes were reported in Hamilton 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
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 within 10 miles of Hamilton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-17 (1), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr 17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Hamilton fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
| US-278 | 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 |
Hamilton at a glance
| Population | 6,944 |
| Land area | 38.1 sq mi |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35570) | $63,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35570) | $115,082 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton
How many truck accidents are there in Hamilton?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (206 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hamilton?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hamilton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamilton?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hamilton compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 119.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamilton?
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.