ZIP 36054 (Millbrook, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36054: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Elmore 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
10 of 410 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Elmore County compares with Alabama
Elmore County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Elmore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Elmore County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Elmore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 36054: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36054: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% 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 (4). It is followed by US-231 (2), Birmingham Hwy (1) and Hunter Loop Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36054 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 1 |
| I-85 | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Mobile Hwy | 1 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-143 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Elmore County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 66 |
| Al-14 | 54 |
| I-65 | 49 |
| Cobbs Ford Rd | 15 |
| Al-143 | 11 |
| Al-229 | 11 |
| Cobbs Ford Road | 10 |
| Al-9 | 9 |
ZIP 36054 at a glance
| Population | 14,600 |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,438 |
| Median home value | $185,453 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Elmore 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 35 | +48% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 32 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 36 | +12% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36054
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36054?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 137 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36054?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36054 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36054?
October has the most truck crashes in Elmore County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36054?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Elmore County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36054 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Elmore County has 38.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36054?
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.