Oneonta, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oneonta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oneonta and Blount County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blount County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blount County compares with Alabama
Blount County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blount County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blount County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Blount County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Blount County: 2.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Blount County has recorded 496 truck crashes since 2015, with 210 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 38 truck crashes reported in Oneonta since 2015, this page uses Blount County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Oneonta happened on SR-75 (1), SR-79 (1), US-231 (1) and Us-Sr 53 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Oneonta fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blount County.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blount County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 127 |
| US-278 | 70 |
| Al-160 | 44 |
| Al-79 | 41 |
| Al-75 | 38 |
| US-231 | 35 |
| US-31 | 10 |
| 6Th Street South | 6 |
Oneonta at a glance
| Population | 7,039 |
| Land area | 15.8 sq mi |
| Density | 445 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35121) | $60,177 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35121) | $176,563 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blount 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 | 33 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 40 | +13% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oneonta
How many truck crashes happen in Oneonta?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blount County (210 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Oneonta?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Blount County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oneonta?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Blount County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Oneonta compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Blount County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oneonta?
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.