ZIP 36773 (Safford, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36773: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dallas County: 2.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 301 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36773 since 2015: SR-5 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36773 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
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 36773 at a glance
| Population | 427 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,208 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36773
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36773?
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (301 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36773?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in August, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36773?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36773 compare with Alabama?
Dallas County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36773?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.