ZIP 36854 (Valley, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36854: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chambers 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
7 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Alabama
Chambers County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Chambers County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Chambers County at a glance: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chambers County. They injured 149 people and killed 21.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36854 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-29 (2), CR-389 / Lick Skillet Rd (1) and CR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36854 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| US-29 | 2 |
| CR-389 / Lick Skillet Rd | 1 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 155 |
| US-431 | 40 |
| Al-50 | 27 |
| Al-77 | 7 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| Cr-278 | 6 |
| 20Th Ave | 5 |
ZIP 36854 at a glance
| Population | 16,537 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,973 |
| Median home value | $159,629 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | +36% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36854
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36854?
Chambers County has had 357 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 149 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36854?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36854 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36854?
October has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36854?
Since 2015, Chambers County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36854 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 92.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chambers County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36854?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.