ZIP 36323 (Elba, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36323: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffee 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
18 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Coffee County compares with Alabama
Coffee County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 47.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Coffee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Coffee County: 1 in 17 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Coffee County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 163 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36323 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 5.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36323 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coffee County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| Boll Weevil Circle | 32 |
| Al-167 | 27 |
| Al-134 | 23 |
| US-84 | 21 |
| Al-87 | 16 |
| Al-125 | 11 |
| Boll Weevil Cir | 8 |
| SR-134 | 8 |
ZIP 36323 at a glance
| Population | 7,967 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,819 |
| Median home value | $127,707 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | -5% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 22 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +17% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36323?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 163 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36323?
The worst month is March: 9.8% of truck crashes in Coffee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36323?
Since 2015, Coffee County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36323 compare with Alabama?
Coffee County records 47.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36323?
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.