Ashland, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ashland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ashland and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Clay County compares with Alabama
Clay County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Clay County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Ashland since 2015, this page uses Clay County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Ashland.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Clay County.
Route planning tips for Ashland fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.9% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-77 | 10 |
| Al-49 | 7 |
| Al 9 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| Al 148 | 2 |
| Al-148 | 2 |
| Alabama Highway 148 | 2 |
Ashland at a glance
| Population | 1,945 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 265 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36251) | $50,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36251) | $181,120 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +97% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ashland
How many truck crashes happen in Ashland?
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (35 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ashland?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ashland?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ashland compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ashland?
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.