Satsuma, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Satsuma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Satsuma 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 has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Satsuma: I-65 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Satsuma since 2015.
Overview
Mobile County has recorded 3,819 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,023 people injured and 114 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Satsuma had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mobile County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Celeste Rd (3), US-45 (2) and Us-Sr 13 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Satsuma fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| Celeste Rd | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| CR-CELESTE Rd | 1 |
| CR-SUTTLES Crossover | 1 |
| Mu-Celeste Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
Satsuma at a glance
| Population | 6,874 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 935 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36572) | $99,773 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36572) | $220,911 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 92 to 334. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Satsuma
How many truck crashes happen in Satsuma?
Mobile County has had 3,819 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,023 people and killing 114.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Satsuma?
I-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Satsuma since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Satsuma?
Truck crashes in Mobile County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Satsuma?
Since 2015, Mobile County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Satsuma compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Mobile County has 79.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Satsuma?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.