ZIP 36106 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36106: 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. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Montgomery County at a glance: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 14% of them.
Overview
Police reported 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,120 people were injured and 95 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36106 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (4), I-85 (4), Selma Hwy (3), US-231 (2) and US-82 (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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36106 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 4 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 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 36106 at a glance
| Population | 14,065 |
| Density | 877 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,087 |
| Median home value | $220,529 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36106?
Montgomery County has had 2,373 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,120 people and killing 95.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36106?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36106?
65 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36106 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36106?
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.