Altha, FL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Altha: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Altha and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 91 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Florida
Calhoun County against Florida and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Florida | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.3 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 25.2% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 8.9% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.5% | 42.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 12.5% | 24.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Calhoun County sits below Florida on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Calhoun County: 11.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Florida: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 91 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Altha since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.5% of truck crashes, vs 42.1% for Florida.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Florida: 0.1%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Altha since 2015 were spread across roads: I-10 (2), SR-71 (2), SR-20 (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Florida: 3.8%).
Route planning tips for Altha fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 34.1% of truck crashes here, more than Florida; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 2 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| State Road 20 | 16 |
| State Road 71 | 13 |
| SR-71 | 11 |
| SR-20 | 9 |
| Main St | 5 |
| Central Ave | 5 |
| State Road 69 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
Altha at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 370 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 32421) | $48,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 32421) | $106,537 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +67% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -4% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Altha
How many truck crashes happen in Altha?
Since 2015, 91 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (53 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Altha?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Altha?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Altha compared with Florida?
The yearly rate is 60.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 37.4 for Florida.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Altha?
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.