ZIP 36477 (Samson, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36477: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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.
What stands out in Geneva County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36477 happened on SR-52 (3) 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 36477 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Geneva County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| 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 36477 at a glance
| Population | 4,610 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,517 |
| Median home value | $116,447 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36477
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36477?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geneva County (56 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36477?
The worst month is February: 10.8% of truck crashes in Geneva County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36477?
Since 2015, Geneva County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36477 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Geneva County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36477?
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.