ZIP 36130 (Montgomery, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36130: 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.
The headline for ZIP 36130: 1.8× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 36130 (2.0 → 3.6).
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
The worst month is June with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36130 since 2015: I-65 (4), I-85 (4), Selma Hwy (3), US-231 (2) and US-82 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
65 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (14%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.6, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36130 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-65 | 4 |
| I-85 | 4 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Birmingham Hwy | 1 |
| E Blvd | 1 |
| Hunter Loop Rd | 1 |
| Hyundai Blvd | 1 |
| Madison Ave | 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 36130 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 36130
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36130?
2,373 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 95 deaths and 1,120 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36130?
The worst month is June: 9.0% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36130?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 65 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36130 compare with Alabama?
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 36130?
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.