ZIP 36105 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36105: 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 |
Montgomery County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 36105: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36105: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 1,120 people and killed 95.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 (8). It is followed by Selma Hwy (3), US-82 (3) and SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36105 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| Hyundai Blvd | 1 |
| Mobile Hwy | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| South Blvd | 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 36105 at a glance
| Population | 9,207 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,486 |
| Median home value | $79,258 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 63 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 199. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36105
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36105?
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,120 injured, 95 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36105?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36105: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36105?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in June, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36105?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36105 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 90.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36105?
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.