Moody, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moody: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moody 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 sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for St. Clair County: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 1,310 truck crashes since 2015, with 597 people injured and 53 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Moody had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Clair County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-59 (3), SR-174 (2) and US-78 (2).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Moody fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Moody at a glance
| Population | 13,596 |
| Land area | 24.5 sq mi |
| Density | 554 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35004) | $87,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35004) | $231,099 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moody
How common are truck crashes in Moody?
Since 2015, 1,310 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (597 injured, 53 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Moody?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moody since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Moody?
The worst month is October: 10.5% of truck crashes in St. Clair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Moody?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Moody 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 Moody?
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.