ZIP 36104 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36104: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
1.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Alabama
Montgomery County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Montgomery County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 36104: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36104: 1.5 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 2,373 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,120 people injured and 95 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-85 (3), Selma Hwy (3) and US-231 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36104 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| I-85 | 3 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 1 |
| Hyundai Blvd | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 484 |
| I-65 | 362 |
| US-231 | 172 |
| Taylor Road | 55 |
| Eastern Blvd | 53 |
| Troy Hwy | 51 |
| US-80 | 48 |
| Selma Hwy | 47 |
ZIP 36104 at a glance
| Population | 10,535 |
| Density | 389 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,823 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 63 | — | 6.0 |
| 2000s | 157 | +151% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 175 | +11% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 199 | +14% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 63 a year in the 1990s and 199 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36104?
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,120 injured, 95 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36104?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36104: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36104?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36104?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36104 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 90.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36104?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.