Banks, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Banks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Banks and Pike County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pike County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 502 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Alabama
Pike County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pike County sits below Alabama on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Pike County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 502 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pike County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Banks since 2015, this page uses Pike County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-53 (1), Us-Sr 10 (1) and Us-Sr 231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Banks fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 10 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 231 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 292 |
| US-29 | 25 |
| Al-87 | 17 |
| Al-93 | 12 |
| Al-223 | 10 |
| Henderson Hwy | 5 |
| SR-231 | 4 |
| U.S. Hwy 231 | 3 |
Banks at a glance
| Population | 159 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 19 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | +50% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +19% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Banks
How many truck crashes happen in Banks?
502 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Banks?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Banks: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Banks?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Banks?
Since 2015, Pike County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Banks compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 130.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pike County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Banks?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.