Saraland, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saraland: 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
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Saraland compares with Alabama
Saraland against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saraland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saraland | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Saraland is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Saraland at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Saraland has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 129 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Saraland with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Celeste Rd (3), Us-Sr 42 (3) and US-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Saraland fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saraland.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Saraland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| Celeste Rd | 3 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| CR-CELESTE Rd | 1 |
| CR-SUTTLES Crossover | 1 |
| Mu-Celeste Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saraland) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 97 |
| Al-158 | 30 |
| Celeste Rd | 10 |
| Industrial Parkway | 10 |
| Industrial Pkwy | 9 |
| Celeste Road | 8 |
| Industrial Pky | 6 |
| US-43 | 6 |
Saraland at a glance
| Population | 16,458 |
| Land area | 34.2 sq mi |
| Density | 481 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36571) | $62,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36571) | $219,682 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saraland 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 | — | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | — | — | 6.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | — | 6.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +58% | 7.6 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saraland
How common are truck crashes in Saraland?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Saraland (129 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Saraland?
I-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Saraland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saraland?
December has the most truck crashes in Saraland, 12.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Saraland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Saraland since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Saraland compare with Alabama?
Saraland records 105.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Saraland?
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.