ZIP 36057 (Mount Meigs, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36057: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Alabama
Montgomery County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 36057: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36057: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,120 people and killed 95.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36057 is I-85, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-110 (3), US-231 (3) and SR-126 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36057 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| SR-110 | 3 |
| US-231 | 3 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 1 |
| Us-Sr 126 | 1 |
| Wetumpka Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 484 |
| I-65 | 362 |
| US-231 | 172 |
| Taylor Road | 55 |
| Eastern Blvd | 53 |
| Troy Hwy | 51 |
| US-80 | 48 |
| Selma Hwy | 47 |
ZIP 36057 at a glance
| Population | 138 |
| Density | 323 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 63 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 157 | +151% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 175 | +11% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +14% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 63 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36057
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36057?
2,373 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,120 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36057?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36057 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36057?
The worst month is June: 9.0% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36057?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36057 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36057?
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.