ZIP 36474 (Red Level, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Covington 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
7 of 181 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Covington County compares with Alabama
Covington County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Covington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Covington County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Covington County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Covington County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Covington County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36474 happened on CR-POINT A Rd (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.9% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36474 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington County.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-POINT A Rd | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Covington County) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 30 |
| US-84 | 23 |
| Al-55 | 19 |
| US-331 | 14 |
| Al-137 | 8 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| County Road 4 | 5 |
| Veterans Memorial Parkway | 4 |
ZIP 36474 at a glance
| Population | 2,713 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,141 |
| Median home value | $97,641 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Covington 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | +10% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | -12% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36474
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36474?
Since 2015, 181 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Covington County (107 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36474?
Truck crashes in Covington County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36474?
Since 2015, Covington County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36474 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Covington County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36474?
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.