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Dothan, Alabama - "The Peanut Capital of the World"

Dothan is located in the southeastern corner of Alabama approximately 20 miles west of Georgia and 18 miles north of Florida. With a population of roughly 68,000 it's the largest city in that part of Alabama state, serving as a main transportation hub for a significant part of the region. 

Major roadways in Dothan

Several major roadways serve the Dothan area including:

Links to recent accidents in the Dothan area

If someone you know has been injured in an accident, here are links to major hospitals in the Dothan area

Grief support groups in Dothan

When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it's often helpful for grieving family and friends to seek help. Talking to others in grief recovery support groups can help.

Get information at the links below to learn more about:

When someone is seriously injured or killed in an accident, it is important to get help from an experienced personal injury attorney. A good accident lawyer works with injured folks to get financial compensation for accidents and injuries. Learn more about:

What to do after a serious accident in Dothan

If you or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a motor vehicle accident in Dothan, it is essential to get legal assistance to cover the medical bills, lost income, and other costs that arise. An experienced Dothan personal injury attorney will make sure that you and your family are compensated so that you can begin rebuilding your life. 

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State: 
Alabama

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Most recent accident reports

 

A serious single-vehicle crash sent a driver to the hospital with severe injuries Friday evening in Dothan, Alabama. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Cottonwood Road near its intersection with Eddins Road.

Date: 
Friday, November 28, 2025
Roadway: 
Cottonwood Road
City: 
Dothan, AL

 

A tragic single-vehicle rollover crash claimed the life of a young Dothan woman early Sunday morning on a rural dirt road in Houston County, Alabama.

Date: 
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Roadway: 
Ludlum Road
City: 
Webb, AL

 

A devastating single-vehicle collision on Highway 231 South near Dothan claimed the life of 26-year-old Tylor Brock on November 4, 2024, leaving his Jackson County family and community in profound grief.

Date: 
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 231
City: 
Dothan, AL

 

A fatal two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 51 in Coffee County, Alabama, claimed the life of 79-year-old Vernon James Rathbone of Enterprise on Friday afternoon. The tragic crash occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m.

Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 51
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Head-on

 

A woman suffered critical injuries Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while riding a 4-wheeler in Columbia, Alabama, in what authorities are investigating as a hit-and-run collision.

Date: 
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Roadway: 
River Road

 

A tragic motorcycle accident near Abbeville, Alabama, has claimed the life of a Dothan resident.

Date: 
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Roadway: 
County Road 57

 

A fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of a Level Plains resident on Highway 84 near County Road 445 in Dale County, Alabama. Christopher D.

Date: 
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 84

 

A serious traffic collision forced the closure of a significant stretch of Highway 52 in Houston County, Alabama, on Friday afternoon, leaving motorists stranded and emergency responders working to investigate the circumstances surroundi

Date: 
Friday, September 26, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 52
Type: Car Accident

 

A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 231 in Midland City, Alabama, left three people injured on Tuesday morning after a semi-truck allegedly caused a car to roll over and fled the scene.

Date: 
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 231
Topics: 
Hit and Run

 

A Ford Mustang lost control and crashed into a tree at the intersection of West Selma Street and Alpine Lane in Dothan, Alabama, on Saturday, August 30th, during rainy weather conditions.

Date: 
Saturday, August 30, 2025
City: 
Dothan, AL
Type: Car Accident

 

A tragic single-vehicle collision on Highway 84 west of Elba claimed the life of a Troy truck driver late Friday night, according to local authorities.

Date: 
Friday, August 22, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 84
City: 
Elba, AL

An 81-year-old Troy man was killed in a fatal collision with a semi-truck on Highway 231 near Ariton in Dale County, Alabama. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as Carroll Grant Hughes.

Date: 
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Roadway: 
Highway 231
City: 
Ariton, AL

 

An 18-year-old Dale County resident died early Saturday morning when his pickup truck left the roadway and struck a tree along County Road 41 near Skipperville, Alabama. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as James H.

Date: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Type: Car Accident

 

A tragic incident occurred early Saturday morning in Ozark, Alabama, when 27-year-old Marquez Laster died after either jumping or falling from a moving vehicle along Barbara Drive.

Date: 
Saturday, July 5, 2025
City: 
Ozark, AL
Type: Car Accident

In a tragic evening incident that has shaken the small community of Midland City, Alabama, 64-year-old local resident Bobby Thomas lost his life following a devastating four-vehicle collision on Thursday night.

Date: 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Roadway: 
U.S. 231
Type: Car Accident