McIntosh, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McIntosh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in McIntosh and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Alabama
Washington County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington County: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 224 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in McIntosh since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of McIntosh since 2015: US-43 (2) and Us-Sr 13 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for McIntosh fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 79 |
| US-45 | 33 |
| Al-56 | 25 |
| Al-17 | 20 |
| Cr-34 | 10 |
| Paul Bayou Rd. | 6 |
| Paul Bayou Road | 4 |
| Healing Springs Ave | 3 |
McIntosh at a glance
| Population | 196 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 197 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36553) | $51,897 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36553) | $186,387 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +20% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about McIntosh
How many truck accidents are there in McIntosh?
Since 2015, 224 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (124 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in McIntosh?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in McIntosh?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in McIntosh compare with Alabama?
Washington County records 125.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in McIntosh?
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.