ZIP 36258 (Delta, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36258: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleburne 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 615 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne County compares with Alabama
Cleburne County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 328.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 38.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Cleburne County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cleburne County at a glance: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleburne County. They injured 299 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36258 is I-20, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-431 (4), SR-9 (2) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36258 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| US-431 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 465 |
| US-431 | 41 |
| Al-46 | 22 |
| US-78 | 20 |
| Al-9 | 13 |
| SR-431 | 11 |
| Cr-49 | 9 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
ZIP 36258 at a glance
| Population | 1,777 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,993 |
| Median home value | $139,509 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 43 | +21% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +31% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36258
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36258?
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (299 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36258?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36258: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36258?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36258?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36258 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleburne County has 328.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36258?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.