ZIP 36067 (Prattville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36067: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 36067: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36067: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Autauga County since 2015: 232 people were injured and 25 were killed.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36067 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-14 (2), CR-40 (1) and CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd (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 36067 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Autauga County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 5 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-40 | 1 |
| CR-BRIDGE Creek Rd | 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 36067 at a glance
| Population | 28,293 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,593 |
| Median home value | $177,565 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36067
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36067?
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Autauga County (232 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36067?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36067: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36067?
October has the most truck crashes in Autauga County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36067?
Since 2015, Autauga County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36067 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 72.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Autauga County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36067?
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.