Valley, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley and Chambers County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chambers County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Alabama
Chambers County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Chambers County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chambers County at a glance: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 357 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chambers County since 2015: 149 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 113 truck crashes were reported in Valley since 2015; patterns below come from Chambers County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Valley with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-50 (2), CR-389 / Lick Skillet Rd (1) and CR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Valley fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 7 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-389 / Lick Skillet Rd | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 155 |
| US-431 | 40 |
| Al-50 | 27 |
| Al-77 | 7 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| Cr-278 | 6 |
| 20Th Ave | 5 |
Valley at a glance
| Population | 10,144 |
| Land area | 12.9 sq mi |
| Density | 787 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36854) | $55,973 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36854) | $159,629 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | +36% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley
How many truck accidents are there in Valley?
357 truck crashes have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 149 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Valley?
I-85 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valley?
October has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley?
Since 2015, Chambers County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valley compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Chambers County has 92.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valley?
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.