ZIP 36113 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36113: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 36113 at a glance: 2.2× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36113: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 2,373 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,120 people injured and 95 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-85 (3), Selma Hwy (3) and US-231 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 65 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.6 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36113 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 3 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 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 36113 at a glance
| Population | 940 |
| Density | 533 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,558 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 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 36113
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36113?
2,373 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,120 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36113?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36113 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36113?
The worst month is June: 9.0% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36113?
Garbage trucks were involved in 65 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36113 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36113?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.