ZIP 36318 (Coffee Springs, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36318: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geneva 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
4 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geneva County compares with Alabama
Geneva County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geneva County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geneva County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Geneva County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Geneva County: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Geneva County has recorded 158 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36318 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-52 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36318 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geneva County) |
|---|---|
| Al-52 | 54 |
| Al-167 | 10 |
| Al-103 | 7 |
| Al-153 | 4 |
| Cr-49 | 4 |
| W State Highway 52 | 3 |
| East Maple Ave | 3 |
| Cr-9 | 3 |
ZIP 36318 at a glance
| Population | 1,213 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,826 |
| Median home value | $105,919 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geneva 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +24% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36318
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36318?
158 truck crashes have been reported in Geneva County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 56 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36318?
Truck crashes in Geneva County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36318?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Geneva County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36318 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Geneva County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36318?
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.