ZIP 36051 (Marbury, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36051: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Autauga 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
6 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Autauga County compares with Alabama
Autauga County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Autauga County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Autauga County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 10% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Autauga County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 36051 at a glance: I-65 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36051 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Autauga County. They injured 232 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36051 is I-65, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-40 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36051 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Autauga County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 11 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Autauga County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 148 |
| US-82 | 58 |
| Al-14 | 41 |
| US-31 | 32 |
| Jensen Rd | 15 |
| S Memorial Dr | 11 |
| Us Hwy 82 Bypass | 10 |
| Us Hwy 82 Byp | 10 |
ZIP 36051 at a glance
| Population | 3,050 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,726 |
| Median home value | $93,168 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Autauga 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 40 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 39 | -3% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +14% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36051
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36051?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Autauga County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 232 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36051?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36051: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36051?
October has the most truck crashes in Autauga County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36051?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Autauga County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36051 compared with Alabama?
Autauga County records 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36051?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.