Tallapoosa County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tallapoosa 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
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tallapoosa County compares with Alabama
Tallapoosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tallapoosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Tallapoosa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Tallapoosa County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tallapoosa County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-49 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-38 (2), CR-HIX Rd (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 6.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Tallapoosa County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tallapoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tallapoosa County) |
|---|---|
| SR-49 | 4 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| CR-HIX Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tallapoosa County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 61 |
| Al-49 | 18 |
| Al-50 | 11 |
| Al-22 | 9 |
| SR-280 | 7 |
| U.S. Highway 280 | 6 |
| Al 49 | 5 |
| Notasulga Road | 3 |
Tallapoosa County at a glance
| Population | 40,699 |
| Land area | 716.5 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,278 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tallapoosa 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +25% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tallapoosa County
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Questions fleets ask about Tallapoosa County
How many truck crashes happen in Tallapoosa County?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Tallapoosa County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 96 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tallapoosa County?
Since 2015, SR-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Tallapoosa County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tallapoosa County?
Truck crashes in Tallapoosa County peak in April, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tallapoosa County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Tallapoosa County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tallapoosa County compared with Alabama?
Tallapoosa County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tallapoosa 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.