ZIP 36089 (Union Springs, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36089: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bullock 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
2 of 129 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bullock County compares with Alabama
Bullock County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bullock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bullock County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Bullock County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Bullock County at a glance: 5.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bullock County. They injured 70 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36089 since 2015: Martin Luther King Blvd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36089 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bullock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bullock County) |
|---|---|
| Al-110 | 31 |
| US-82 | 29 |
| Al-51 | 13 |
| US-29 | 4 |
| Al 110 | 2 |
| Al 51 | 2 |
| Al Hwy 110 | 2 |
| Al-223 | 2 |
ZIP 36089 at a glance
| Population | 7,802 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,109 |
| Median home value | $80,608 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bullock 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 9 | +5% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +14% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 10 | -3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36089
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36089?
Since 2015, 129 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bullock County (70 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36089?
The worst month is March: 11.6% of truck crashes in Bullock County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36089?
Since 2015, Bullock County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36089 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Bullock County records 112.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36089?
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.