ZIP 36260 (Eastaboga, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36260: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Talladega 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
14 of 1,114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Talladega County compares with Alabama
Talladega County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Talladega County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Talladega County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Talladega County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 36260 at a glance: I-20 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36260.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Talladega County. They injured 519 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36260 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-77 (2), CR-109 (1) and CR-AIRPORT Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36260 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talladega County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 1.0% 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 Talladega County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| CR-109 | 1 |
| CR-AIRPORT Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Talladega County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 439 |
| US-280 | 129 |
| Al-77 | 117 |
| Al-21 | 99 |
| US-78 | 30 |
| SR-77 | 10 |
| Al Highway 21 | 8 |
| Al-235 | 8 |
ZIP 36260 at a glance
| Population | 4,626 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,007 |
| Median home value | $161,173 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Talladega 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 | 53 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 73 | +39% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | -0% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 100 | +37% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 53 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36260
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36260?
Since 2015, 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talladega County (519 injured, 36 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36260?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36260 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36260?
The worst month is September: 10.0% of truck crashes in Talladega County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36260?
Since 2015, Talladega County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36260 compare with Alabama?
Talladega County records 116.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36260?
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.