ZIP 36264 (Heflin, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36264: 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 has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cleburne County: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleburne County. They injured 299 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
1.6% 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 36264 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-431 (3), CR-13 (1) 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 36264 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.6% 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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-431 | 3 |
| CR-13 | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-78 | 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 36264 at a glance
| Population | 8,025 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,814 |
| Median home value | $155,130 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 36264
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36264?
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (299 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36264?
I-20 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36264 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36264?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in August, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36264?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36264 compare with Alabama?
Cleburne County records 328.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36264?
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.