Troy, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: 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
4 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troy compares with Alabama
Troy against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troy stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troy | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 68% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Troy sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Troy: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 201 crashes involving commercial trucks in Troy since 2015: 80 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
0.0% 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 Troy is US-231, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-2290 (1), Us-Sr 10 (1) and Us-Sr 231 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Troy fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-231; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Troy
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 4 |
| CR-2290 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 10 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troy) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 143 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Al-87 | 7 |
| Henderson Hwy | 5 |
| South Three Notch Street | 3 |
| U S Hwy 231 | 3 |
| South Brundidge Street | 3 |
| University Ave | 2 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 17,734 |
| Land area | 28.3 sq mi |
| Density | 626 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troy 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 | 0 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4650% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +77% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 2010s and 17 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How many truck accidents are there in Troy?
Troy has had 201 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 80 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Troy?
US-231 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy?
The worst month is August: 11.4% of truck crashes in Troy happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Troy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Troy since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Troy compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Troy has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Troy?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.