Sumiton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sumiton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sumiton and Walker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walker County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Sumiton: I-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sumiton: 4 since 2015.
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.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Sumiton since 2015, this page uses Walker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-SIPSEY Rd (2), CR-HORSE Creek Blvd (1) and CR-N Warrior Jasper Rd E (1).
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 Sumiton fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 2 |
| CR-HORSE Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-N Warrior Jasper Rd E | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 |
Sumiton at a glance
| Population | 2,511 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 435 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35148) | $56,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35148) | $168,740 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sumiton
How many truck crashes happen in Sumiton?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (332 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sumiton?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sumiton: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sumiton?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sumiton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Walker County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sumiton compare with Alabama?
Walker County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sumiton?
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.