ZIP 36110 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36110: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 36110: I-85 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36110.
Overview
Police reported 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 1,120 people were injured and 95 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36110 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-65 (3), US-231 (2) and Birmingham Hwy (1).
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 36110 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-85 | 4 |
| I-65 | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 1 |
| Mobile Hwy | 1 |
| Northern Blvd | 1 |
| SR-143 | 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 36110 at a glance
| Population | 12,102 |
| Density | 158 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,315 |
| Median home value | $88,436 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 63 to 199. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36110
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36110?
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 36110?
NHTSA data shows I-85 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36110 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36110?
June has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36110?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36110 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36110?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.