ZIP 36786 (Uniontown, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36786: 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 sits below Alabama on on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Perry County: April the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 64 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36786 since 2015: US-80 (3), Us-Sr 8 (3), CR-12 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36786 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-80 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 36786 at a glance
| Population | 2,216 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,375 |
| Median home value | $69,086 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36786
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36786?
Perry County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 64 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36786?
April has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36786?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36786 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 122.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36786?
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.