ZIP 36080 (Titus, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36080: 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 sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Elmore County at a glance: October worst month: 11.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Elmore County. They injured 137 people and killed 8.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36080 since 2015: CR-14 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36080 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-14 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 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 36080 at a glance
| Population | 2,539 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,703 |
| Median home value | $218,342 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36080
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36080?
Elmore County has had 410 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36080?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Elmore County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36080?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36080 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 36080?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.