Guntersville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guntersville: 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
2 of 202 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guntersville compares with Alabama
Guntersville against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guntersville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guntersville | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 184.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 18.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Guntersville has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Guntersville: 1 in 189 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 202 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guntersville since 2015: 87 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-69 leads within 10 miles of Guntersville with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2), Us-Sr 1 (2) and CR-BEULAH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Guntersville fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guntersville.
- Check whether your routes use SR-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Guntersville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 4 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-BEULAH Rd | 1 |
| CR-SIMPSON Point Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guntersville) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 63 |
| Gunter Ave | 24 |
| Al-227 | 22 |
| Blount Ave | 11 |
| Al-69 | 10 |
| Al Highway 227 | 5 |
| Al-79 | 5 |
| Henry St | 5 |
Guntersville at a glance
| Population | 9,242 |
| Land area | 25.6 sq mi |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35976) | $72,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35976) | $257,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guntersville 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 | 0 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +5780% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +67% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 2010s and 16 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Guntersville
How common are truck crashes in Guntersville?
Since 2015, 202 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guntersville (87 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Guntersville?
SR-69 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Guntersville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Guntersville?
Truck crashes in Guntersville peak in July, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Guntersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Guntersville since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Guntersville compared with Alabama?
Guntersville records 184.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Guntersville?
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.