Bon Air, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bon Air: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bon Air and Talladega County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Talladega County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Talladega County is lower on 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 Bon Air: SR-21 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bon Air.
Overview
Police reported 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Talladega County since 2015: 519 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bon Air since 2015, this page uses Talladega County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-25 (2), SR-38 (2) and SR-76 (2).
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 Bon Air fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talladega County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-21, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-CEDAR Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-PLANT Rd | 1 |
| CR-SYLACAUGA Fayetteville Hwy | 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 |
Bon Air at a glance
| Population | 168 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35032) | $30,156 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bon Air
How many truck crashes happen in Bon Air?
Talladega County has had 1,114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 519 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bon Air?
SR-21 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bon Air since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bon Air?
Truck crashes in Talladega County peak in September, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bon Air?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talladega County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bon Air compared 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 Bon Air?
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.