ZIP 36860 (Hurtsboro, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36860: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Russell County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Russell County at a glance: 0.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
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
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36860 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-RUTHERFORD Rd (1) and SR-26 (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 36860 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-RUTHERFORD Rd | 1 |
| SR-26 | 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 36860 at a glance
| Population | 1,486 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,451 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36860
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36860?
Russell County has had 761 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 28.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36860?
Truck crashes in Russell County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36860?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Russell County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36860 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 112.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Russell County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36860?
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.