ZIP 36768 (Pine Apple, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36768: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wilcox County: January 13.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36768 happened on SR-21 (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 36768 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.
- 1.2% 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
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 |
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 36768 at a glance
| Population | 671 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,735 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 36768
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36768?
Wilcox County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36768?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Wilcox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36768?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Wilcox County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36768 compare with Alabama?
Wilcox County records 158.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36768?
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.