Needham, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Needham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Needham and Choctaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Choctaw County numbers.
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 has lower values than Alabama for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Choctaw County at a glance: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Choctaw County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
Needham had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Choctaw County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Needham since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (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 Needham fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Choctaw County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Needham at a glance
| Population | 69 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36915) | $37,105 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36915) | $56,884 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Needham
How many truck accidents are there in Needham?
Choctaw County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Needham?
October has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Needham?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Needham compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Choctaw County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Needham?
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.