Indian Springs Village, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indian Springs Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indian Springs Village and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Alabama
Shelby County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Shelby County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Indian Springs Village: I-459 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Indian Springs Village since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,467 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Shelby County. They injured 576 people and killed 30.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Indian Springs Village since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Indian Springs Village is I-459, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65 (5), Us-Sr 38 (3) and CR-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 40 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Indian Springs Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-459; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-459 | 6 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 3 |
| CR-11 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-DUNNAVANT Valley Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Montevallo Rd Sw | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| West Oxmoor | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 490 |
| US-280 | 206 |
| US-31 | 101 |
| Al-25 | 93 |
| Pelham Parkway | 43 |
| Al-119 | 30 |
| Al-70 | 18 |
| Cahaba Valley Road | 17 |
Indian Springs Village at a glance
| Population | 2,551 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 658 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35124) | $99,726 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35124) | $308,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 53 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 100 | +90% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 117 | +17% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 118 | +1% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 118 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indian Springs Village
How many truck crashes happen in Indian Springs Village?
Shelby County has had 1,467 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 576 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Indian Springs Village?
Since 2015, I-459 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Indian Springs Village: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Indian Springs Village?
October has the most truck crashes in Shelby County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Indian Springs Village?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 40 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Indian Springs Village compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Shelby County has 53.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Indian Springs Village?
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.