Walker County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walker 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 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walker County compares with Alabama
Walker County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walker County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Walker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Walker County: I-22 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Walker County.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 332 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Walker County is I-22, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-SIPSEY Rd (2), SR-257 (2) and SR-269 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Walker County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Walker County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 13 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 2 |
| SR-257 | 2 |
| SR-269 | 2 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| CR-HORSE Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-LAMON Chapel Rd | 1 |
| CR-NAUVOO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 78 | 1 |
| Nauvoo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walker County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 289 |
| Al-5 | 68 |
| Al-69 | 59 |
| Al-269 | 26 |
| Al-118 | 13 |
| Al-124 | 13 |
| Al-13 | 13 |
| Al-195 | 13 |
Walker County at a glance
| Population | 65,260 |
| Land area | 791.0 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,077 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walker 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 | 78 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 82 | +5% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 54 | -35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 60 | +12% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Walker County
ZIP codes in Walker County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Walker County
How many truck accidents are there in Walker County?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 332 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Walker County?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Walker County: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Walker County?
February has the most truck crashes in Walker County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Walker County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walker County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Walker County compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Walker County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Walker 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.