ZIP 36269 (Muscadine, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36269: 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). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cleburne County: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 615 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36269 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-78 (2), CR-104 (1) and J Davis Rd (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 36269 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleburne County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 6 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-104 | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 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 36269 at a glance
| Population | 1,443 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,618 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36269
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36269?
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 36269?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36269 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36269?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Cleburne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36269?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36269 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 36269?
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.