ZIP 36078 (Tallassee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36078: 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 |
Elmore County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 36078: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36078: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36078 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-56 (1), SR-14 (1) and SR-229 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36078 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 2 |
| CR-56 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| SR-63 | 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 36078 at a glance
| Population | 13,767 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,289 |
| Median home value | $163,920 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36078
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36078?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elmore County (137 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36078?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36078: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36078?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36078?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36078 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Elmore County has 38.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36078?
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.