ZIP 36250 (Alexandria, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36250: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
22 of 955 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Alabama
Calhoun County against Alabama 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 | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Calhoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in Calhoun County: 0.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 955 crashes involving commercial trucks in Calhoun County since 2015: 457 people were injured and 32 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36250 happened on SR-77 (3), US-431 (3), Us-Sr 1 (2), CR-109 (1) and SR-204 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36250 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 3 |
| US-431 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-109 | 1 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 261 |
| US-431 | 107 |
| US-78 | 66 |
| Al-21 | 40 |
| Al-77 | 38 |
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-202 | 26 |
| US-278 | 26 |
ZIP 36250 at a glance
| Population | 4,353 |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,406 |
| Median home value | $211,250 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 | 48 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 67 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 75 | +12% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36250
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36250?
Calhoun County has had 955 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 457 people and killing 32.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36250?
June has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36250?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36250 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36250?
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.