Alabaster, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alabaster: 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
7 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alabaster compares with Alabama
Alabaster against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alabaster stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alabaster | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 19.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Alabaster is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Alabaster at a glance: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Alabaster has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 80 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Alabaster with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-11 (2), Us-Sr 3 (2) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Alabaster fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Alabaster
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| CR-11 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alabaster) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 106 |
| US-31 | 47 |
| Al-119 | 15 |
| SR-119 | 10 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| Fulton Springs Road | 3 |
| Co Rd 11 | 3 |
| Co Rd 26 | 3 |
Alabaster at a glance
| Population | 34,460 |
| Land area | 26.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,313 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35007) | $88,505 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35007) | $244,893 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Alabaster 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 | — | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | — | — | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | — | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +40% | 2.0 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alabaster
How many truck crashes happen in Alabaster?
243 truck crashes have been reported in Alabaster since 2015, with 0 deaths and 80 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alabaster?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alabaster since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alabaster?
April has the most truck crashes in Alabaster, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alabaster?
Since 2015, Alabaster has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alabaster compared with Alabama?
Alabaster records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Alabaster?
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.