Pine Hill, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Hill and Wilcox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilcox County numbers.
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. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pine Hill at a glance: SR-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Hill: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilcox County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Pine Hill since 2015, this page uses Wilcox County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-5 leads within 10 miles of Pine Hill with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-13 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Pine Hill fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Wilcox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Pine Hill at a glance
| Population | 706 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36769) | $36,884 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36769) | $82,110 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Pine Hill?
Wilcox County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pine Hill?
SR-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pine Hill since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pine Hill?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wilcox County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pine Hill?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pine Hill compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 158.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilcox County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pine Hill?
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.