ZIP 36271 (Ohatchee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36271: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Calhoun 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
22 of 955 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Alabama
Calhoun County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Calhoun County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for ZIP 36271: SR-77 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36271: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 955 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 457 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-431 (2) and Us-Sr 1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (14% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36271 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 10 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 261 |
| US-431 | 107 |
| US-78 | 66 |
| Al-21 | 40 |
| Al-77 | 38 |
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-202 | 26 |
| US-278 | 26 |
ZIP 36271 at a glance
| Population | 6,063 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,250 |
| Median home value | $119,141 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 48 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 67 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 75 | +12% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +7% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36271
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36271?
Calhoun County has had 955 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 457 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36271?
NHTSA data shows SR-77 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36271 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36271?
June has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36271?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36271 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36271?
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.