Ohatchee, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ohatchee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ohatchee and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 955 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Alabama
Calhoun County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Calhoun County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Ohatchee: SR-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ohatchee: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 955 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 457 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Ohatchee since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-431 (2), Us-Sr 1 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Ohatchee fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-77; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 10 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 261 |
| US-431 | 107 |
| US-78 | 66 |
| Al-21 | 40 |
| Al-77 | 38 |
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-202 | 26 |
| US-278 | 26 |
Ohatchee at a glance
| Population | 1,199 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36271) | $68,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36271) | $119,141 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 48 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 67 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 75 | +12% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +7% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ohatchee
How common are truck crashes in Ohatchee?
955 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 457 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ohatchee?
SR-77 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ohatchee since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ohatchee?
June has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ohatchee?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Ohatchee compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ohatchee?
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.