ZIP 36441 (Flomaton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36441: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Escambia 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
5 of 589 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Escambia County compares with Alabama
Escambia County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Escambia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Escambia County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Escambia County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Escambia County: 1 in 111 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 589 crashes involving commercial trucks in Escambia County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% 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 36441 since 2015: SR-3 (1) and SR-4 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36441 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Escambia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-4 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Escambia County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 301 |
| US-31 | 72 |
| Al-41 | 39 |
| Al-21 | 32 |
| Al-113 | 16 |
| US-29 | 13 |
| South Blvd | 13 |
| Atmosphere Rd | 5 |
ZIP 36441 at a glance
| Population | 3,645 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,349 |
| Median home value | $152,764 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Escambia 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 | 33 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 46 | +39% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | -9% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 54 | +30% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 54 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 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36441
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36441?
Since 2015, 589 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Escambia County (319 injured, 29 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36441?
March has the most truck crashes in Escambia County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36441?
Since 2015, Escambia County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36441 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 137.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Escambia County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36441?
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.