Mar 10, 2026 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 4 minutes
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Prattville Man Killed in Bridge Collision Between Truck and Hauled House Trailer on Woodley Road, Montgomery County, AL

(Montgomery County, Alabama — March 11, 2026) – A Prattville man was tragically killed Tuesday evening in an unusual and deadly collision on Woodley Road near the Rolling Hills community in Montgomery County, authorities say. The crash occurred just before 7:30 p.m. when a truck and a house trailer being hauled attempted to cross the same bridge at the...

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Feb 10, 2026 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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Flomaton Teen Hospitalized After Serious Highway 31 Crash

(Escambia County, Alabama — February 10, 2026) – A 17-year-old Flomaton High School student is fighting for his life after a devastating single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 just outside the city limits Friday afternoon, local leaders and first responders say. The wreck has reignited calls for safety improvements on the busy stretch of Highway 31 near the Flomaton...

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Feb 10, 2026 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 11 minutes
Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accidents in Birmingham Articles

Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accidents in Birmingham Guide

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how Birmingham residents get around. Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner on 2nd Ave, catching a ride to the airport, or avoiding a late-night drive home, these convenient apps are part of everyday life. Uber & Lyft Accidents in Birmingham — At a Glance The coverage...

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Feb 1, 2026 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
Semi-Truck and pickup crash closes I-22 near Forestdale Alabama Accident News

Semi-Truck Crash Closes I-22 Westbound Near Forestdale, AL

(Birmingham / Jefferson County, Alabama — February 1, 2026) – A serious head-on collision involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck shut down westbound lanes of Interstate-22 (I-22) near exit 91 in Forestdale, Alabama, early Sunday morning, authorities say. The wreck triggered an extended closure of the interstate and sent at least one driver to the hospital for treatment....

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Jan 20, 2026 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 15 minutes
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Alabama Minimum Insurance Requirements in 2026

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 ⚠️ 2026 Update: Alabama’s minimum insurance requirements remain unchanged at 25/50/25. However, the average cost of medical care continues to rise. What might have been adequate coverage 10 years ago is increasingly insufficient for serious injuries today. Birmingham area accidents on I-65, Highway 280, and Red Mountain Expressway regularly result in claims exceeding $50,000....

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Dec 31, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
Five People Killed in Three Deadly Baldwin County Crashes Alabama Accident News

Five People Killed in Three Deadly Baldwin County Crashes

(Baldwin County, Alabama — December 31, 2025) – A devastating string of traffic collisions in Baldwin County over the Christmas holiday weekend claimed the lives of five people, according to local law enforcement. The fatal wrecks took place in three separate incidents on county highways, prompting investigations by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s...

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Dec 17, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
Man killed and woman injured after 18-wheeler crash in Meridianville, Alabama Alabama Accident News

Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured After 18-Wheeler Collision in Meridianville, Alabama

(Meridianville, Alabama — December 16, 2025) – A fatal collision involving an 18-wheeler and an SUV in Meridianville, Alabama, has claimed the life of a local man and left a woman critically injured, authorities confirm. The crash took place Tuesday evening on Highway 231 near the Meridianville Middle School and remains under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency...

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Dec 1, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 2 minutes
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Truck Driver Killed After Tractor-Trailer Overturns on I-59/20 in Birmingham

(Birmingham, Alabama – December 1, 2025) – A tragic tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 59/20 in Birmingham left an east Alabama truck driver dead and caused a major fuel spill that shut down lanes for hours. The fatal crash, which happened near the Tallapoosa Street exit, is now under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and local authorities....

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Nov 21, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 5 minutes
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Essential Tips to Prevent a Motorcycle Accident in Alabama You Can’t Ignore

Riding a motorcycle in Alabama offers freedom and excitement, but it comes with real risk, and that risk is growing. Alabama recorded 125 motorcycle deaths in 2024, the deadliest year for riders in at least a decade according to ALDOT’s Crash Facts report. The good news: most of the factors that decide whether you ride home safely are within...

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Nov 14, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 6 minutes
The 5 most dangerous roads in Jefferson County, AL (Birmingham) Articles

The Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham and Jefferson County are often among the most dangerous places in Alabama for car accidents. ALDOT reports thousands of crashes each year that cause serious injuries and deaths. In fact, Jefferson County has around 19,000 crashes per year, which accounts for over 11% of all traffic deaths statewide.  Several high-risk locations—including Dead Man’s Curve on I-59/20, Malfunction Junction, Highway 280,...

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