ZIP 36503 (Atmore, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36503: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Escambia County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Escambia County: 1 in 111 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Escambia County has recorded 589 truck crashes since 2015, with 319 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36503 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (3), SR-21 (3), CR-ATMOSPHERE Rd (1) and CR-JACK Springs Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36503 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| CR-ATMOSPHERE Rd | 1 |
| CR-JACK Springs Rd | 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 36503 at a glance
| Population | 1,002 |
| Density | 11,425 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36503
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36503?
589 truck crashes have been reported in Escambia County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 319 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36503?
March has the most truck crashes in Escambia County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36503?
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 36503 compared with Alabama?
Escambia County records 137.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36503?
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.