ZIP 36765 (Newbern, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36765: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Alabama
Perry County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Perry County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Perry County: April worst month: 15.1% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (15.1% of the year) and are lowest in September (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 36765 is Us-Sr 8, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-80 (2), CR-12 (1) and SR-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36765 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Us-Sr 8, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| SR-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Al-5 | 31 |
| Al-219 | 11 |
| US-80 | 10 |
| Al-183 | 9 |
| Washington Street | 8 |
| Al-14 | 7 |
| Al Hwy 5 | 3 |
| Al-175 | 2 |
ZIP 36765 at a glance
| Population | 567 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,875 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -5% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +6% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36765
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36765?
Perry County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36765?
Us-Sr 8 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36765 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36765?
April has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36765?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36765 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 122.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36765?
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.