ZIP 36020 (Coosada, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elmore 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
10 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmore County compares with Alabama
Elmore County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Elmore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 36020: US-231 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36020.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elmore County. They injured 137 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36020 is US-231, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Birmingham Hwy (1), I-65 (1) and I-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36020 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Wetumpka Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 66 |
| Al-14 | 54 |
| I-65 | 49 |
| Cobbs Ford Rd | 15 |
| Al-143 | 11 |
| Al-229 | 11 |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 10 |
| Al-9 | 9 |
ZIP 36020 at a glance
| Population | 1,132 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,161 |
| Median home value | $179,145 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 35 | +48% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36020
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36020?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 137 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36020?
NHTSA data shows US-231 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36020 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36020?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36020?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Elmore County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36020 compare with Alabama?
Elmore County records 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36020?
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.