Our Town, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Our Town: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Our Town and Tallapoosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tallapoosa County numbers.
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 |
Tallapoosa County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tallapoosa County: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Tallapoosa County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Our Town had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tallapoosa County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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-38 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-HIX Rd (1), SR-115 (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Our Town fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-38, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tallapoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 2 |
| CR-HIX Rd | 1 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 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 |
Our Town at a glance
| Land area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35010) | $51,338 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35010) | $149,910 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Our Town
How many truck crashes happen in Our Town?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tallapoosa County (96 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Our Town?
NHTSA data shows SR-38 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Our Town since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Our Town?
The worst month is April: 11.8% of truck crashes in Tallapoosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Our Town?
Since 2015, Tallapoosa County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Our Town compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tallapoosa County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Our Town?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.