Perry County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry 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
3 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Alabama
Perry County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Perry County is lower on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Perry County: April 15.1% of truck crashes happen in April, more than any other month.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-12 (1), SR-183 (1) and Us-Sr 8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Perry County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Al-5 | 31 |
| Al-219 | 11 |
| US-80 | 10 |
| Al-183 | 9 |
| Washington Street | 8 |
| Al-14 | 7 |
| Al Hwy 5 | 3 |
| Al-175 | 2 |
Perry County at a glance
| Population | 7,719 |
| Land area | 719.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $38,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +6% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Perry County
ZIP codes in Perry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Perry County
How many truck crashes happen in Perry County?
Perry County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Perry County?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Perry County: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perry County?
The worst month is April: 15.1% of truck crashes in Perry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Perry County compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 122.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Perry 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.