Pelham, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pelham: 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 235 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pelham compares with Alabama
Pelham against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pelham stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pelham | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Pelham is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pelham: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 235 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pelham. They injured 76 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pelham is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-459 (4), Us-Sr 38 (3) and CR-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Pelham fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pelham
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| I-459 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 3 |
| CR-11 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-DUNNAVANT Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| West Oxmoor | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pelham) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 105 |
| Pelham Parkway | 43 |
| Cahaba Valley Road | 17 |
| County Road 52 | 11 |
| County Road 11 | 9 |
| Helena Road | 7 |
| Cahaba Valley Parkway | 3 |
| Lee Street | 2 |
Pelham at a glance
| Population | 25,396 |
| Land area | 38.8 sq mi |
| Density | 655 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 Pelham 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 | 17 | — | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +1% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 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. 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 Pelham
How common are truck crashes in Pelham?
Pelham has had 235 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 76 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pelham?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pelham since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pelham?
Truck crashes in Pelham peak in January, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pelham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Pelham since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pelham compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Pelham has 81.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pelham?
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.