ZIP 36006 (Billingsley, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36006: 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 |
Autauga County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for 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
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Autauga County since 2015: 232 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% 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 36006 happened on Us-Sr 6 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36006 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 6 | 2 |
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 36006 at a glance
| Population | 2,060 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $195,950 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 44 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36006
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36006?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Autauga County (232 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36006?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Autauga County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36006?
Since 2015, Autauga County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36006 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Autauga County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36006?
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.