St. Clair County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Clair County: 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Alabama
St. Clair County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Clair County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for St. Clair County: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 1,310 truck crashes since 2015, with 597 people injured and 53 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in St. Clair County with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-59 (5), Us-Sr 53 (5) and SR-174 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for St. Clair County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| I-59 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 5 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-33 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 614 |
| I-59 | 278 |
| US-231 | 97 |
| US-411 | 43 |
| Al-174 | 23 |
| US-78 | 21 |
| Al-144 | 16 |
| Cogswell Ave | 13 |
St. Clair County at a glance
| Population | 96,927 |
| Land area | 631.6 sq mi |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,509 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 60 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 90 | +5% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +29% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 60 a year in the 1990s and 116 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 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in St. Clair County
ZIP codes in St. Clair County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about St. Clair County
How common are truck crashes in St. Clair County?
1,310 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 597 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in St. Clair County?
I-20 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in St. Clair County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in St. Clair County?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Clair County?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in St. Clair County compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 116.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Clair County?
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.