ZIP 36041 (Highland Home, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36041: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crenshaw 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 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crenshaw County compares with Alabama
Crenshaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crenshaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crenshaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Crenshaw County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Crenshaw County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Crenshaw County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-331 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36041 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-97 (1) and Us-Sr 9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36041 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-331; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crenshaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-331 | 3 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crenshaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-331 | 49 |
| Al-97 | 11 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Al-10 | 4 |
| Cr-50 | 3 |
| Cr-4 | 3 |
| Cr-11 | 3 |
| Al-189 | 2 |
ZIP 36041 at a glance
| Population | 1,561 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,903 |
| Median home value | $139,501 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crenshaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36041?
127 truck crashes have been reported in Crenshaw County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 62 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36041?
Since 2015, US-331 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36041: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36041?
Truck crashes in Crenshaw County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36041?
Since 2015, Crenshaw County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36041 compare with Alabama?
Crenshaw County records 83.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36041?
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.