ZIP 36251 (Ashland, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36251: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Clay County compares with Alabama
Clay County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Clay County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 83 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 35 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36251 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36251 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 32.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-77 | 10 |
| Al-49 | 7 |
| Al 9 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| Al 148 | 2 |
| Al-148 | 2 |
| Alabama Highway 148 | 2 |
ZIP 36251 at a glance
| Population | 5,302 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,466 |
| Median home value | $181,120 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +97% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 8 | +11% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36251
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36251?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 35 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36251?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36251?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36251 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 50.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36251?
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.