ZIP 36091 (Verbena, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36091: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chilton 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 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chilton County compares with Alabama
Chilton County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chilton County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Chilton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Chilton County: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Chilton County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-3 (1), US-31 (1) and Us-Sr 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36091 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Chilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 10 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 315 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| Al-22 | 31 |
| US-82 | 27 |
| Al-145 | 11 |
| Al-191 | 8 |
| Cr-37 | 7 |
| I-65 North | 6 |
ZIP 36091 at a glance
| Population | 3,290 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,214 |
| Median home value | $114,685 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chilton 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 | 30 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 44 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +2% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36091
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36091?
Chilton County has had 552 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 246 people and killing 33.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36091?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36091: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36091?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Chilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36091?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chilton County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36091 compare with Alabama?
Chilton County records 100.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36091?
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.