ZIP 36701 (Selma, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
8 of 441 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Alabama
Dallas County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Dallas County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dallas County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 441 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 301 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
US-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36701 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-83 (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 127 |
| Al-41 | 40 |
| Al-5 | 30 |
| Highland Ave | 27 |
| Al-22 | 22 |
| Al-14 | 20 |
| Highland Avenue | 16 |
| Al-219 | 14 |
ZIP 36701 at a glance
| Population | 22,183 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,815 |
| Median home value | $103,708 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | +8% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 36701
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36701?
441 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 301 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36701?
Since 2015, US-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36701: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36701?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36701?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36701 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36701?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.