Emelle, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emelle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emelle and Sumter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Alabama
Sumter County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 362.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Sumter County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Sumter County at a glance: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Emelle since 2015, this page uses Sumter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Emelle is SR-17, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-30 (1), I-59 (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Emelle fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-17 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.7% 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| I-59 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 263 |
| US-80 | 68 |
| Al-17 | 56 |
| Al-28 | 22 |
| US-11 | 15 |
| Cr-30 | 5 |
| Al-116 | 4 |
| U S Highway 80 | 4 |
Emelle at a glance
| Population | 28 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35459) | $36,850 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35459) | $107,884 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emelle
How many truck accidents are there in Emelle?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (234 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Emelle?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Emelle since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Emelle?
The worst month is September: 11.1% of truck crashes in Sumter County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Emelle?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Emelle compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 362.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Emelle?
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.