Clayhatchee, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clayhatchee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clayhatchee and Dale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dale County compares with Alabama
Dale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Dale County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Dale County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Dale County has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Clayhatchee since 2015; patterns below come from Dale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clayhatchee since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-167 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Clayhatchee fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dale County.
- 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 Dale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-167 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dale County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 202 |
| US-84 | 15 |
| Al-27 | 14 |
| Al-134 | 10 |
| Al-123 | 8 |
| Cr-36 | 8 |
| Al-167 | 7 |
| SR-231 | 6 |
Clayhatchee at a glance
| Population | 483 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36322) | $47,276 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36322) | $127,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dale 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clayhatchee
How common are truck crashes in Clayhatchee?
Dale County has had 381 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clayhatchee?
Truck crashes in Dale County peak in November, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clayhatchee?
Since 2015, Dale County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Clayhatchee compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dale County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Clayhatchee?
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.