ZIP 36703 (Selma, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36703: 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.
Dallas County at a glance: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 301 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36703 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-1 (1), CR-83 (1) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36703 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.3% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 3 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
| 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 36703 at a glance
| Population | 9,125 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,227 |
| Median home value | $78,319 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36703
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36703?
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (301 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36703?
Since 2015, US-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36703: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36703?
The worst month is August: 10.7% of truck crashes in Dallas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36703?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36703 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 36703?
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.