ZIP 36005 (Banks, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
13 of 502 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pike County compares with Alabama
Pike County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Pike County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 208 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 36005.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36005 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pike County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 292 |
| US-29 | 25 |
| Al-87 | 17 |
| Al-93 | 12 |
| Al-223 | 10 |
| Henderson Hwy | 5 |
| SR-231 | 4 |
| U.S. Hwy 231 | 3 |
ZIP 36005 at a glance
| Population | 1,600 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,250 |
| Median home value | $105,013 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 19 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | +50% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +19% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 42 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36005
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36005?
Pike County has had 502 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 20.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36005?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36005?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36005 compare with Alabama?
Pike County records 130.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36005?
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.