ZIP 36919 (Silas, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36919: 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 sits below Alabama on 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.
Choctaw County at a glance: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Choctaw County. They injured 99 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36919 happened on US-84 (3) and CR-SINGLEY Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36919 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.
- 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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| CR-SINGLEY Rd | 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 36919 at a glance
| Population | 1,878 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,091 |
| Median home value | $86,891 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 36919
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36919?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Choctaw County (99 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36919?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Choctaw County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36919?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Choctaw County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36919 compared with Alabama?
Choctaw County records 138.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36919?
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.