ZIP 36025 (Elmore, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36025: 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).
The headline for ZIP 36025: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36025: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36025 is I-65, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Northern Blvd (1), SR-143 (1) and Us-Sr 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36025 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmore County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 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 36025 at a glance
| Population | 7,450 |
| Density | 224 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,414 |
| Median home value | $172,878 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 36025
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36025?
Elmore County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36025?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36025 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36025?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Elmore County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36025?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36025 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36025?
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.