Loachapoka, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loachapoka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loachapoka and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Alabama
Lee County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Lee County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
Loachapoka at a glance: I-85 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Loachapoka since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,326 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lee County. They injured 569 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Loachapoka since 2015, this page uses Lee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-61 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Loachapoka fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 3 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 487 |
| US-280 | 158 |
| Columbus Parkway | 55 |
| Gateway Drive | 33 |
| Al-51 | 28 |
| Marvyn Parkway | 26 |
| US-431 | 23 |
| Birmingham Highway | 22 |
Loachapoka at a glance
| Population | 163 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 42 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 70 | +67% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 89 | +27% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 117 | +32% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loachapoka
How many truck crashes happen in Loachapoka?
1,326 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 569 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Loachapoka?
I-85 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loachapoka since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loachapoka?
Truck crashes in Lee County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Loachapoka?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Loachapoka compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Loachapoka?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.