ZIP 36042 (Honoraville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36042: 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 |
Crenshaw County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Crenshaw County at a glance: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Crenshaw County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36042 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (1), SR-30 (1) and US-31 (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 36042 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; 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
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 Crenshaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-331 | 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 36042 at a glance
| Population | 1,781 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,120 |
| Median home value | $88,423 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36042?
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 36042?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36042?
Truck crashes in Crenshaw County peak in March, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36042?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crenshaw County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36042 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 36042?
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.