ZIP 36319 (Columbia, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36319: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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
2 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Alabama
Henry County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Henry County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Henry County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36319 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-52 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36319 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 52 |
| Al-10 | 8 |
| Al-134 | 6 |
| Cr-97 | 3 |
| Al-173 | 2 |
| Al-27 | 2 |
| Cr-40 | 2 |
| Cr-99 | 2 |
ZIP 36319 at a glance
| Population | 2,477 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,159 |
| Median home value | $171,838 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -10% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36319
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36319?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (38 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36319?
June has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36319?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36319 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 58.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henry County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36319?
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.