ZIP 36741 (Furman, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilcox 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
4 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilcox County compares with Alabama
Wilcox County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilcox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilcox County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wilcox County has lower values than Alabama for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilcox County: January worst month: 13.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilcox County. They injured 111 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36741 happened on SR-21 (1) and SR-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36741 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wilcox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilcox County) |
|---|---|
| Al-10 | 51 |
| Al-5 | 35 |
| Al-28 | 12 |
| Al-21 | 12 |
| Al-41 | 9 |
| Al Highway 5 | 8 |
| SR-10 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 5 |
ZIP 36741 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilcox 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 | 16 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 16 | -5% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +1% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36741
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36741?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Wilcox County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 111 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36741?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wilcox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wilcox County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36741 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilcox County has 158.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36741?
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.