Complete Jefferson County, AL accident reports and news.
Accidents in Jefferson County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Jefferson County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Jefferson County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Jefferson County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Where to find legal assistance after a Jefferson County injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Jefferson County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Jefferson County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Jefferson County accident lawyer can do to help.
Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
A 26-year-old man died early today after a multi-car crash Sunday night on an interstate in Hoover.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Derick Brian Arbaugh. Arbaugh lived in the Shoal Run area off of U.S. 280.
Birmingham, AL
A 42-year-old woman walking home from work was killed when a utility van jumped the curb, striking her and another pedestrian.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office today identified the victim as Tina Faye Oliver. Authorities said she lived not far from where she was killed.
Birmingham, AL
A Midfield mother and her teen son have been identified as the victims in the deadly crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 459 in Hoover.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified them as Shontella Sturdivant, 39, and Derrick Sturdivant, 15. The family was from Midfield.
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
Authorities have identified a man killed Sunday morning after he was struck by a train in Bessemer.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 30-year-old Derrick Little of Bessemer. The crash happened at the 20th Street and Carolina Ave intersection.
Birmingham, AL
Authorities have identified a man killed early today in a fiery crash in western Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Christopher Shawn Spain. The 25-year-old man was from the Adamsville area, said Deputy Coroner Johnny Long.
Birmingham, AL
Authorities on Monday identified a man killed in a three-car crash on Interstate 20/59 during Saturday night's storms.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Eugene Williams, 61. Several other motorists were also injured.
Birmingham, AL
A 56-year-old man from Eclectic was killed Wednesday when his pickup went down an embankment and hit a tree off Interstate 459.
Birmingham, AL
Authorities have identified a man killed early Wednesday in a crash on Interstate 59.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Mitchell Ray Toombs. Toombs, 23, was from Ashville.
Birmingham, AL
A woman was killed and a man taken into custody on suspicion of drunk driving after a head-on crash in eastern Birmingham early this morning. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Denetria Leonise Johnson. Johnson, 36, was dead on the scene.
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham, AL
A man was killed Friday morning after being hit by a truck at Forestdale Blvd. and Hedgewood Drive in Adamsville.
Birmingham, AL
The second accident happened just before 10 p.m. in Irondale. Willy Marie Deilen Jr. was driving his Toyota Tacoma pickup truck east on Interstate 20.