Choctaw County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Choctaw County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Alabama
Choctaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Choctaw County sits below Alabama on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Choctaw County: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Choctaw County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 99 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Choctaw County is US-84, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-9 (1), CR-SINGLEY Rd (1) and Mu-Hwy 10 E Sr-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Choctaw County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-9 | 1 |
| CR-SINGLEY Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hwy 10 E Sr-10 | 1 |
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| Al-17 | 45 |
| US-84 | 30 |
| Al-10 | 20 |
| Cr-32 | 8 |
| Al-156 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 5 |
| Al-114 | 5 |
| Al 10 | 4 |
Choctaw County at a glance
| Population | 12,052 |
| Land area | 913.5 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,211 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +15% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Choctaw County
ZIP codes in Choctaw County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Choctaw County
How many truck crashes happen in Choctaw County?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Choctaw County (99 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Choctaw County?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Choctaw County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County?
Truck crashes in Choctaw County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Choctaw County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Choctaw County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Choctaw County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Choctaw County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.