Gordo, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gordo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gordo and Pickens County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickens County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with Alabama
Pickens County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pickens County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pickens County at a glance: 1.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Pickens County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Gordo since 2015, this page uses Pickens County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gordo is Us-Sr 6, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-86 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Gordo fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickens County.
- Where you can, review stops along Us-Sr 6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 73 |
| Al-17 | 30 |
| Al-86 | 20 |
| Al-14 | 9 |
| Al-159 | 4 |
| Al-6 | 4 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
Gordo at a glance
| Population | 1,559 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 479 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35466) | $53,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35466) | $119,072 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 16 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | +21% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gordo
How many truck crashes happen in Gordo?
Pickens County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gordo?
NHTSA data shows Us-Sr 6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gordo since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gordo?
December has the most truck crashes in Pickens County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gordo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Pickens County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gordo compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickens County has 87.9 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gordo?
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.