Weaver, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weaver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Weaver 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. It runs above Alabama on after dark.
Calhoun County at a glance: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 955 truck crashes since 2015, with 457 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Weaver since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Weaver since 2015: US-431 (3), Us-Sr 1 (3), CR-109 (1), SR-204 (1) and SR-21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Weaver fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 3 |
| CR-109 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Us-Golden Springs Rd Sr-1 | 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 |
Weaver at a glance
| Population | 3,317 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 960 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36277) | $62,610 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36277) | $157,548 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Weaver
How many truck accidents are there in Weaver?
955 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 457 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Weaver?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in June, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Weaver?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Weaver compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Weaver?
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.