Wilcox County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilcox 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
4 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilcox County compares with Alabama
Wilcox County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilcox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilcox County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wilcox County sits below Alabama on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilcox County: SR-5 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes in Wilcox County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilcox County. They injured 111 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wilcox County is SR-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Wilcox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilcox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| Al-10 | 51 |
| Al-5 | 35 |
| Al-28 | 12 |
| Al-21 | 12 |
| Al-41 | 9 |
| Al Highway 5 | 8 |
| SR-10 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
Wilcox County at a glance
| Population | 9,865 |
| Land area | 887.9 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $40,184 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilcox 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | -5% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilcox County
ZIP codes in Wilcox County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilcox County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilcox County?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilcox County?
Since 2015, SR-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Wilcox County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County?
Truck crashes in Wilcox County peak in January, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilcox County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wilcox County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Wilcox County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Wilcox County records 158.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilcox County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.