ZIP 36081 (Troy, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36081: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pike 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
13 of 502 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pike County compares with Alabama
Pike County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pike County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pike County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 130.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Pike County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pike County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 502 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pike County. They injured 208 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-7708 (1) and Us-Sr 10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36081 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Pike County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 3 |
| CR-7708 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pike County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 292 |
| US-29 | 25 |
| Al-87 | 17 |
| Al-93 | 12 |
| Al-223 | 10 |
| Henderson Hwy | 5 |
| SR-231 | 4 |
| U.S. Hwy 231 | 3 |
ZIP 36081 at a glance
| Population | 15,143 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,375 |
| Median home value | $183,407 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pike 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 | 19 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 28 | +50% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +25% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 42 | +19% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36081
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36081?
502 truck crashes have been reported in Pike County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36081?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36081: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36081?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Pike County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36081?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pike County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36081 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Pike County has 130.9 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36081?
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.