ZIP 36861 (Jacksons Gap, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36861: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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.
Tallapoosa County at a glance: 1 in 15 crashes involve a garbage truck (12 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tallapoosa County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36861 is SR-38, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-22 (1), SR-49 (1) and US-280 (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 36861 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-38, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Tallapoosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-280 | 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 36861 at a glance
| Population | 2,853 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,577 |
| Median home value | $275,117 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36861
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36861?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tallapoosa County (96 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36861?
NHTSA data shows SR-38 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36861 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36861?
The worst month is April: 11.8% of truck crashes in Tallapoosa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36861?
Since 2015, Tallapoosa County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36861 compare with Alabama?
Tallapoosa County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36861?
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.