Good work getting back on the bike and treating yourself to a new fast bike. I looked at several of the OCRs. Nice bikes. My new bike is a Trek Portland, which also has a carbon fork.
I was initially concered too before buying my bike. I've been reassured. I have been banging around on my commute for a few months without a problem. It rides great. I've even gotten a scratch or two on the fork!! If you crash it, you should get off the fork and have your LBS have a look. Otherwise, you are probably more likely to taco your wheel than bust your fork in a pothole.
Think of this from the perspective of the bike manufacturers. Would they take a significant risk of putting a carbon fork on a commuter bike if it weren't safe? Also, remember the guys out there on all carbon bikes..