ZIP 36034 (Glenwood, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36034: 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
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 |
Compared with Alabama, Pike County is lower on 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 208 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36034 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-2276 (2) and CR-2290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36034 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-2276 | 2 |
| CR-2290 | 1 |
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 36034 at a glance
| Population | 503 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,094 |
| Median home value | $111,691 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36034
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36034?
Since 2015, 502 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pike County (208 injured, 20 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36034?
Truck crashes in Pike County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36034 compared with Alabama?
Pike County records 130.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36034?
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.