ZIP 36111 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36111: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 36111: 1.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 36111 (2.2 → 3.8).
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
The worst month is June with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36111 happened on I-65 (4), I-85 (4), Selma Hwy (3), US-231 (3) and US-82 (2); no road leads clearly.
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).
They recorded 1.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36111 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-231 | 3 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 1 |
| Hyundai 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 36111 at a glance
| Population | 11,938 |
| Density | 1,074 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,259 |
| Median home value | $178,842 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. 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 36111
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36111?
Since 2015, 2,373 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (1,120 injured, 95 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36111?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in June, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36111?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36111 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Montgomery County records 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36111?
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.