Somerville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somerville and Morgan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morgan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Alabama
Morgan County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Morgan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Somerville at a glance: SR-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerville: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 1,313 truck crashes since 2015, with 492 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Somerville since 2015, this page uses Morgan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come I-65 (6), CR-TALUCAH Rd (1) and Mu-Wall Triana Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (20%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Somerville fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 8 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| CR-TALUCAH Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 289 |
| Al-67 | 195 |
| Al-20 | 155 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| Al-36 | 30 |
| SR-67 | 29 |
| SR-20 | 25 |
| Al Hwy 20 | 18 |
Somerville at a glance
| Population | 821 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35670) | $51,864 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35670) | $198,495 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 54 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 84 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 90 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 115 | +28% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somerville
How many truck crashes happen in Somerville?
Morgan County has had 1,313 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 492 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Somerville?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerville: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somerville?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Somerville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Somerville compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Morgan County records 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Somerville?
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.