ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36303: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Houston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Houston County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 374 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-210 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36303 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Sr-Ross Clark Circle (1), US-231 (1) and US-31 (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 36303 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-210 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-210 | 5 |
| Sr-Ross Clark Circle | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 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 36303 at a glance
| Population | 30,173 |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,147 |
| Median home value | $181,266 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 76. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36303
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36303?
Houston County has had 917 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 374 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36303?
NHTSA data shows SR-210 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36303 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36303?
Truck crashes in Houston County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36303?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36303 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36303?
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.