ZIP 36093 (Wetumpka, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36093: 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 |
Elmore County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 36093: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36093: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 410 crashes involving commercial trucks in Elmore County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-126 (2), US-231 (2) and E Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36093 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 1 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 126 | 1 |
| Wetumpka Hwy | 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 36093 at a glance
| Population | 11,410 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,693 |
| Median home value | $306,711 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36093
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36093?
Since 2015, 410 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Elmore County (137 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36093?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36093: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36093?
October has the most truck crashes in Elmore County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36093?
Since 2015, Elmore County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36093 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Elmore County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36093?
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.