Marshall County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Alabama
Marshall County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Marshall County at a glance: SR-69 most fatal truck crashes in Marshall County: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 795 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 354 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marshall County is SR-69, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-75 (3), CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2) and Us-Sr 1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Marshall County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 5 |
| SR-75 | 3 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-BEULAH Rd | 1 |
| CR-EDDY Scant City Rd | 1 |
| CR-SIMPSON Point Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 229 |
| Al-75 | 48 |
| Al-69 | 45 |
| Al-79 | 37 |
| US-231 | 33 |
| Gunter Ave | 24 |
| Al-205 | 22 |
| Al-227 | 22 |
Marshall County at a glance
| Population | 102,156 |
| Land area | 565.9 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,299 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 42 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 50 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | +14% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 66 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marshall County
ZIP codes in Marshall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marshall County
How common are truck crashes in Marshall County?
795 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marshall County?
Since 2015, SR-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Marshall County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marshall County?
Truck crashes in Marshall County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marshall County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Marshall County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marshall 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.