ZIP 36279 (Wellington, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36279: 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 has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 36279: SR-77 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36279 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 955 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 457 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-77 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-431 (2), Us-Sr 1 (2) and SR-204 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36279 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 7 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| SR-204 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 1 |
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 36279 at a glance
| Population | 3,071 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,024 |
| Median home value | $151,270 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36279
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36279?
Since 2015, 955 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (457 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36279?
SR-77 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36279 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36279?
The worst month is June: 9.7% of truck crashes in Calhoun County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36279?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Calhoun County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36279 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36279?
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.