ZIP 36483 (Wing, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36483: 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 has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Covington County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Covington County has recorded 181 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36483 since 2015: US-29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36483 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Covington County.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Covington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-29 | 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 36483 at a glance
| Population | 555 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,571 |
| Median home value | $136,043 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36483
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36483?
Covington County has had 181 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36483?
July has the most truck crashes in Covington County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36483?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Covington County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36483 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Covington County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36483?
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.