ZIP 36850 (Camp Hill, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36850: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tallapoosa 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
12 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tallapoosa County compares with Alabama
Tallapoosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tallapoosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tallapoosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Tallapoosa County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Tallapoosa County: 1 in 15 garbage-truck share of crashes is 6.9%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tallapoosa County. They injured 96 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36850 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-48 (1), SR-49 (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36850 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Tallapoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-48 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tallapoosa County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 61 |
| Al-49 | 18 |
| Al-50 | 11 |
| Al-22 | 9 |
| SR-280 | 7 |
| U.S. Highway 280 | 6 |
| Al 49 | 5 |
| Notasulga Road | 3 |
ZIP 36850 at a glance
| Population | 2,557 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,000 |
| Median home value | $80,942 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tallapoosa 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | -31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +25% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36850
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36850?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tallapoosa County (96 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36850?
The worst month is April: 11.8% of truck crashes in Tallapoosa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36850?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Tallapoosa County since 2015 (6.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36850 compare with Alabama?
Tallapoosa County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36850?
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.