ZIP 36109 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36109: 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 sits below Alabama on 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 36109: I-85 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36109: 6 since 2015.
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
The worst month is June with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36109 is I-85, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65 (4), SR-126 (2) and Selma Hwy (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 65 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (14% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36109 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| Selma Hwy | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 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 36109 at a glance
| Population | 23,581 |
| Density | 804 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,193 |
| Median home value | $140,566 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 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 36109
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36109?
Montgomery County has had 2,373 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,120 people and killing 95.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36109?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36109 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36109?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36109?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36109 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 36109?
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.