ZIP 36340 (Geneva, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36340: 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 |
Geneva County sits below Alabama 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.
Geneva County at a glance: 7.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Geneva County has recorded 158 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36340 happened on SR-52 (2) and CR-185 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36340 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geneva 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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-185 | 1 |
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 36340 at a glance
| Population | 5,307 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,111 |
| Median home value | $110,710 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36340
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36340?
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 36340?
The worst month is February: 10.8% of truck crashes in Geneva County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36340?
Since 2015, Geneva County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36340 compare with Alabama?
Geneva County records 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36340?
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.