ZIP 36083 (Tuskegee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36083: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
5 of 722 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Alabama
Macon County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 334.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 39.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Macon County has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Macon County at a glance: 39.7% after dark, against 23.7% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 722 crashes involving commercial trucks in Macon County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36083 happened on CR-56 (1), I-65 (1), SR-49 (1) and US-80 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36083 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-56 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 613 |
| US-80 | 36 |
| US-29 | 10 |
| Al-81 | 6 |
| Al-186 | 6 |
| Al-229 | 2 |
| County Road 40 | 2 |
| Cr-10 | 2 |
ZIP 36083 at a glance
| Population | 9,109 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,024 |
| Median home value | $92,071 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +59% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 43 | +38% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 68 | +57% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36083
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36083?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (282 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36083?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36083?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36083 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 334.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36083?
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.