ZIP 36346 (Jack, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36346: 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
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 |
Coffee County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on 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
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coffee County. They injured 163 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36346 since 2015: Us-Sr 53 (2) and CR-105 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36346 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
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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 53 | 2 |
| CR-105 | 1 |
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 36346 at a glance
| Population | 1,483 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,458 |
| Median home value | $153,477 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 36346
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36346?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coffee County (163 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36346?
Truck crashes in Coffee County peak in March, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36346?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, 5.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36346 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Coffee County has 47.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36346?
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.