Whatley, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whatley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whatley and Clarke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clarke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Alabama
Clarke County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Clarke County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Clarke County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Whatley: US-84 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Whatley.
Overview
Clarke County has recorded 361 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Whatley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clarke County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-43 (3) and CR-WALKER Springs Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Whatley fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 4 |
| US-43 | 3 |
| CR-WALKER Springs Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 109 |
| US-84 | 73 |
| Al-13 | 21 |
| SR-43 | 18 |
| Al-5 | 13 |
| Al-69 | 11 |
| Industrial Road | 8 |
| Walker Springs Road | 7 |
Whatley at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36482) | $69,671 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 21 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +4% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whatley
How many truck accidents are there in Whatley?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clarke County (195 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whatley?
Since 2015, US-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whatley: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whatley?
Truck crashes in Clarke County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whatley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clarke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Whatley compare with Alabama?
Clarke County records 146.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Whatley?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.