ZIP 36915 (Needham, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36915: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Choctaw 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 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Alabama
Choctaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Choctaw County has lower values than Alabama for 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.
What stands out in Choctaw County: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Choctaw County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36915 happened on SR-17 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36915 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Choctaw County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| Al-17 | 45 |
| US-84 | 30 |
| Al-10 | 20 |
| Cr-32 | 8 |
| Al-156 | 6 |
| SR-10 | 5 |
| Al-114 | 5 |
| Al 10 | 4 |
ZIP 36915 at a glance
| Population | 779 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,105 |
| Median home value | $56,884 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 12 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +15% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36915
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36915?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Choctaw County (99 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36915?
Truck crashes in Choctaw County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36915?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Choctaw County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36915 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Choctaw County records 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36915?
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.