ZIP 36026 (Equality, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36026: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coosa County compares with Alabama
Coosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Coosa County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Coosa County: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Coosa County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (13.1%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36026 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-14 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-63 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36026 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Coosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-14 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coosa County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 46 |
| US-231 | 22 |
| Al-22 | 17 |
| Al-9 | 14 |
| Cr-14 | 3 |
| Al-259 | 3 |
| Al-38 | 2 |
| Co Rd 29 | 2 |
ZIP 36026 at a glance
| Population | 1,520 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,300 |
| Median home value | $448,365 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coosa 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36026
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36026?
137 truck crashes have been reported in Coosa County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 48 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36026?
December has the most truck crashes in Coosa County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36026?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Coosa County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36026 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Coosa County has 116.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36026?
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.