ZIP 36901 (Bellamy, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36901: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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
2 of 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Alabama
Sumter County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 362.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sumter County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sumter County. They injured 234 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36901 since 2015: US-80 (3) and SR-8 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36901 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 263 |
| US-80 | 68 |
| Al-17 | 56 |
| Al-28 | 22 |
| US-11 | 15 |
| Cr-30 | 5 |
| Al-116 | 4 |
| U S Highway 80 | 4 |
ZIP 36901 at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,585 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36901
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36901?
Sumter County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36901?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36901?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Sumter County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36901 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Sumter County records 362.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36901?
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.