ZIP 36013 (Cecil, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36013: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Alabama
Montgomery County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 36013 at a glance: I-85 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36013.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 2,373 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,120 people injured and 95 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-110 (4), SR-126 (2) and CR-VAUGHN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36013 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-110 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 126 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 484 |
| I-65 | 362 |
| US-231 | 172 |
| Taylor Road | 55 |
| Eastern Blvd | 53 |
| Troy Hwy | 51 |
| US-80 | 48 |
| Selma Hwy | 47 |
ZIP 36013 at a glance
| Population | 245 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $174,659 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 63 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 157 | +151% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 175 | +11% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +14% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 63 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36013
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36013?
2,373 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,120 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36013?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36013: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36013?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in June, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36013?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36013 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36013?
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.