Argo, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Argo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Argo and St. Clair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Clair County numbers.
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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
St. Clair County at a glance: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,310 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair County since 2015: 597 people were injured and 53 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Argo since 2015, this page uses St. Clair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Argo with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-59 (5), CR-10 (1) and CR-DUG Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Argo fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| I-59 | 5 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-DUG Hollow Rd | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 25 | 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 |
Argo at a glance
| Population | 4,369 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 408 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35112) | $76,010 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Argo
How common are truck crashes in Argo?
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 Argo?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Argo since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Argo?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Argo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in St. Clair County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Argo compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 116.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Argo?
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.