ZIP 36092 (Wetumpka, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36092: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Elmore County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Elmore County: October worst month: 11.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Elmore County has recorded 410 truck crashes since 2015, with 137 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 36092 since 2015: SR-9 (2) and SR-63 (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 36092 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Elmore County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 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 Elmore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 2 |
| SR-63 | 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 36092 at a glance
| Population | 22,242 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,094 |
| Median home value | $195,316 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 36092
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36092?
410 truck crashes have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 137 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36092?
Truck crashes in Elmore County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36092?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Elmore County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36092 compare with Alabama?
Elmore County records 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36092?
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.