ZIP 36003 (Autaugaville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Autauga 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
6 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Autauga County compares with Alabama
Autauga County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Autauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Autauga County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Autauga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Autauga County at a glance: 1 in 82 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Autauga County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 232 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36003 since 2015: SR-14 (2) and CR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36003 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.0% 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
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 Autauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Autauga County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 148 |
| US-82 | 58 |
| Al-14 | 41 |
| US-31 | 32 |
| Jensen Rd | 15 |
| S Memorial Dr | 11 |
| Us Hwy 82 Bypass | 10 |
| Us Hwy 82 Byp | 10 |
ZIP 36003 at a glance
| Population | 1,901 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,554 |
| Median home value | $114,456 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Autauga 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 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 40 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +14% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36003?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Autauga County (232 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36003?
October has the most truck crashes in Autauga County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36003?
Since 2015, Autauga County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36003 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Autauga County has 72.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36003?
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.