ZIP 36858 (Hatchechubbee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36858: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Russell 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
16 of 761 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Alabama
Russell County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Russell County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice, 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.
ZIP 36858 at a glance: SR-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36858: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 761 crashes involving commercial trucks in Russell County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 28 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-RUTHERFORD Rd (1), US-80 (1) and Us-Sr 8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36858 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 2 |
| CR-RUTHERFORD Rd | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 141 |
| US-80 | 89 |
| US-280 | 68 |
| Us Highway 280/431 | 54 |
| Al-165 | 51 |
| Us-280/431 | 32 |
| Al-169 | 17 |
| 4Th Avenue | 12 |
ZIP 36858 at a glance
| Population | 303 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $169,028 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | 37 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 67 | +81% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 60 | -11% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 61 | +2% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36858
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36858?
Russell County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 28.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36858?
SR-26 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36858 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36858?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Russell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36858?
Since 2015, Russell County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36858 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Russell County has 112.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36858?
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.