Chickasaw, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chickasaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chickasaw and Mobile County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mobile County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mobile County compares with Alabama
Mobile County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mobile County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Mobile County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Chickasaw: I-65 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Chickasaw.
Overview
Mobile County has recorded 3,819 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,023 people injured and 114 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 64 truck crashes reported in Chickasaw since 2015, this page uses Mobile County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Chickasaw is I-65, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-10 (7), Celeste Rd (3) and Us-Sr 42 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Chickasaw fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mobile County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 11 |
| I-10 | 7 |
| Celeste Rd | 3 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| Mu-Celeste Rd | 1 |
| Old Shell Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mobile County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 850 |
| I-65 | 639 |
| US-43 | 157 |
| US-98 | 132 |
| Airport Blvd | 78 |
| US-45 | 73 |
| Al-158 | 73 |
| Moffett Rd | 61 |
Chickasaw at a glance
| Population | 6,241 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,487 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36611) | $46,559 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36611) | $119,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mobile 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 | 92 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 184 | +100% | 6.0 |
| 2010s | 256 | +39% | 6.8 |
| 2020s | 334 | +31% | 7.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 92 a year in the 1990s and 334 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 9.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chickasaw
How many truck accidents are there in Chickasaw?
Since 2015, 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mobile County (2,023 injured, 114 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chickasaw?
I-65 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Chickasaw since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chickasaw?
Truck crashes in Mobile County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chickasaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Mobile County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chickasaw compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mobile County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chickasaw?
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.