ZIP 36037 (Greenville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Butler 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
2 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Butler County compares with Alabama
Butler County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Butler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Butler County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 256.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Butler County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Butler County: 2.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Butler County. They injured 247 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Us-Sr 3 (2), SR-10 (1) and SR-106 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36037 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Butler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-106 | 1 |
| SR-245 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Butler County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 364 |
| US-31 | 37 |
| Al-106 | 24 |
| Al-10 | 22 |
| Pineapple Hwy | 7 |
| Greenville Bypass | 6 |
| Mobile Rd | 5 |
| Fort Dale Road | 5 |
ZIP 36037 at a glance
| Population | 12,933 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,677 |
| Median home value | $110,635 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Butler 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +35% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 38 | +16% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 48 | +24% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36037
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36037?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Butler County (247 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36037?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36037 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36037?
February has the most truck crashes in Butler County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36037?
Since 2015, Butler County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36037 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 256.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Butler County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36037?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.