ZIP 36107 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36107: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 36107 at a glance: 1.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 36107 (2.5 → 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,120 people were injured and 95 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36107 happened on I-65 (4), I-85 (4), Selma Hwy (3), US-231 (2) and US-82 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
65 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is February, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36107 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 36107 at a glance
| Population | 8,001 |
| Density | 969 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $32,492 |
| Median home value | $80,041 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 36107
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36107?
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,120 injured, 95 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36107?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36107?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36107 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 90.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36107?
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.