ZIP 36556 (Malcolm, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36556: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
3 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Alabama
Washington County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Washington County is lower on garbage-truck share 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 Washington County: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Washington County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36556 since 2015 were spread across roads: Us-Sr 13 (3) and US-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36556 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.5% 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 13 | 3 |
| US-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 79 |
| US-45 | 33 |
| Al-56 | 25 |
| Al-17 | 20 |
| Cr-34 | 10 |
| Paul Bayou Rd. | 6 |
| Paul Bayou Road | 4 |
| Healing Springs Ave | 3 |
ZIP 36556 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +20% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36556
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36556?
224 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 124 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36556?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36556?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36556 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Washington County records 125.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36556?
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.