ZIP 36766 (Oak Hill, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36766: 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 sits below Alabama on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilcox County: January the month with the most truck crashes: 13.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Wilcox County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (2.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36766 happened on SR-21 (1) and SR-41 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36766 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilcox County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 36766 at a glance
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36766
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36766?
Wilcox County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36766?
Truck crashes in Wilcox County peak in January, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36766?
Since 2015, Wilcox County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36766 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilcox County has 158.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36766?
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.