Talladega County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Talladega 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
14 of 1,114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Talladega County compares with Alabama
Talladega County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Talladega County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Talladega County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Talladega 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, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Talladega County: I-20 most fatal truck crashes in Talladega County: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talladega County since 2015: 519 people were injured and 36 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Talladega County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (5), SR-77 (5) and SR-275 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Talladega County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.0% 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
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 Talladega County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Talladega County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-21 | 5 |
| SR-77 | 5 |
| SR-275 | 3 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| CR-CEDAR Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-PLANT Rd | 1 |
| CR-SYLACAUGA Fayetteville Hwy | 1 |
| SR-76 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Talladega County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 439 |
| US-280 | 129 |
| Al-77 | 117 |
| Al-21 | 99 |
| US-78 | 30 |
| SR-77 | 10 |
| Al Highway 21 | 8 |
| Al-235 | 8 |
Talladega County at a glance
| Population | 81,375 |
| Land area | 736.8 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,728 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Talladega 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 | 53 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 73 | +39% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | -0% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 100 | +37% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 53 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Talladega County
ZIP codes in Talladega County
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Questions fleets ask about Talladega County
How common are truck crashes in Talladega County?
Since 2015, 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talladega County (519 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Talladega County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Talladega County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Talladega County?
September has the most truck crashes in Talladega County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Talladega County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Talladega County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Talladega County compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Talladega County has 116.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Talladega 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.