Northport, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Northport: 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
5 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Northport compares with Alabama
Northport against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Northport stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Northport | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 40% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Northport is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Northport: I-59 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Northport.
Overview
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Northport. They injured 95 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Us-Sr 6 (3), I-359 (2) and Us-Sr 7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Northport fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 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 Northport
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| I-359 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 7 | 2 |
| CR-CRESCENT Ridge Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JACK Warner Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-JOE Mallisham Pkwy | 1 |
| Holt Rd | 1 |
| Jack Warner Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Northport) |
|---|---|
| Mcfarland Blvd | 89 |
| Lurleen B Wallace Blvd | 24 |
| US-43 | 17 |
| US-82 | 11 |
| Lurleen Wallace Blvd | 8 |
| Al-69 | 7 |
| SR-43 | 7 |
| Lurleen B Wallace | 5 |
Northport at a glance
| Population | 31,492 |
| Land area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,748 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35473) | $69,657 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35473) | $272,702 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Northport 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 | 1 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | +1568% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +9% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Northport
How many truck crashes happen in Northport?
223 truck crashes have been reported in Northport since 2015, with 5 deaths and 95 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Northport?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Northport since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Northport?
August has the most truck crashes in Northport, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Northport?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Northport since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Northport compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Northport has 60.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Northport?
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.