Montgomery County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Alabama
Montgomery County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Montgomery County: I-85 most fatal truck crashes in Montgomery County: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,120 people and killed 95.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-65 (6), US-231 (4) and US-82 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; 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
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 8 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-331 | 3 |
| SR-110 | 2 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 484 |
| I-65 | 362 |
| US-231 | 172 |
| Taylor Road | 55 |
| Eastern Blvd | 53 |
| Troy Hwy | 51 |
| US-80 | 48 |
| Selma Hwy | 47 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 225,894 |
| Land area | 785.4 sq mi |
| Density | 288 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,025 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 63 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 157 | +151% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 175 | +11% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +14% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 199. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How many truck accidents are there in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,120 injured, 95 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Montgomery County: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Montgomery County?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Montgomery County?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Montgomery County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montgomery County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.