Winston County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winston 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
3 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winston County compares with Alabama
Winston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Winston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Winston County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Winston County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Winston County happened on SR-13 (2), SR-195 (2), CR-41 (1), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr 74 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Winston County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winston County.
- 26.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Winston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Winston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-195 | 2 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winston County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 35 |
| Al-13 | 26 |
| Al-195 | 23 |
| Cr-41 | 8 |
| Al-243 | 6 |
| Al-129 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 3 |
| SR-195 | 3 |
Winston County at a glance
| Population | 23,869 |
| Land area | 613.0 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winston 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Winston County
ZIP codes in Winston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Winston County
How many truck accidents are there in Winston County?
Since 2015, 155 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Winston County (70 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winston County?
April has the most truck crashes in Winston County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Winston County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winston County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Winston County compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 56.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winston County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Winston 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.