ZIP 36274 (Roanoke, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36274: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randolph 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
3 of 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Alabama
Randolph County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Randolph County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Randolph County: July 12.5% of truck crashes happen in July, more than any other month.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 35.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36274 since 2015: CR-278 (2), US-431 (2) and CR-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36274 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-278 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 26 |
| Al-48 | 10 |
| Al-22 | 9 |
| Cr-87 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| SR-48 | 4 |
| County Road 87 | 3 |
| Al 48 | 3 |
ZIP 36274 at a glance
| Population | 9,968 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,621 |
| Median home value | $122,276 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +45% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 7 | -27% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36274
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36274?
Randolph County has had 112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 52 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36274?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36274?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36274 compare with Alabama?
Randolph County records 41.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36274?
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.