Childersburg, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Childersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Childersburg 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Childersburg: SR-21 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Childersburg: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Talladega County has recorded 1,114 truck crashes since 2015, with 519 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Childersburg had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Talladega County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Childersburg is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-25 (2), SR-38 (2) and SR-76 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Childersburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talladega County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| 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 |
Childersburg at a glance
| Population | 4,612 |
| Land area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Density | 374 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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Childersburg
How common are truck crashes in Childersburg?
Talladega County has had 1,114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 519 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Childersburg?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Childersburg: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Childersburg?
September has the most truck crashes in Talladega County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Childersburg?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Talladega County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Childersburg compare with Alabama?
Talladega County records 116.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Childersburg?
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.