ZIP 36543 (Huxford, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36543: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Escambia County at a glance: 1 in 111 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 589 crashes involving commercial trucks in Escambia County since 2015: 319 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36543 is I-65, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (2) and CR-ATMOSPHERE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36543 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Escambia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 | 2 |
| CR-ATMOSPHERE 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 36543 at a glance
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36543
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36543?
589 truck crashes have been reported in Escambia County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 319 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36543?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36543: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36543?
March has the most truck crashes in Escambia County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36543?
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 36543 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 36543?
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.