ZIP 36278 (Wedowee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36278: 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). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Randolph County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 12.5% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randolph County. They injured 52 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36278 since 2015: CR-61 (1), US-431 (1) and Us-Sr 1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36278 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-61 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 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 36278 at a glance
| Population | 4,299 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,214 |
| Median home value | $253,128 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 36278
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36278?
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 36278?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in July, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36278?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36278 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36278?
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.