Arley, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arley and Winston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winston County numbers.
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 |
Winston County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Arley since 2015, this page uses Winston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Arley is SR-257, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-41 (1), CR-LAMON Chapel Rd (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Arley fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-257, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-257 | 2 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| CR-LAMON Chapel Rd | 1 |
| US-278 | 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 |
Arley at a glance
| Population | 333 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35541) | $57,143 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35541) | $227,921 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arley
How many truck crashes happen in Arley?
Winston County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arley?
SR-257 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Arley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arley?
Truck crashes in Winston County peak in April, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arley?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winston County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Arley compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Winston County has 56.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arley?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.