ZIP 36301 (Dothan, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
19 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Alabama
Houston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Houston County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Houston County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 917 truck crashes since 2015, with 374 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-210 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Us-Sr 1 (2), SR-109 (1) and Sr-Ross Clark Circle (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-210 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| Sr-Ross Clark Circle | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ross Clark Circle | 131 |
| Ross Clark Cir | 116 |
| Montgomery Hwy | 56 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| Montgomery Highway | 38 |
| US-84 | 38 |
| South Oates Street | 31 |
| S Oates St | 23 |
ZIP 36301 at a glance
| Population | 39,452 |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,125 |
| Median home value | $158,784 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 44 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 63 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 69 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | +11% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36301
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36301?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (374 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36301?
SR-210 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36301 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36301?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36301?
Since 2015, Houston County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36301 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36301?
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.