ZIP 36456 (McKenzie, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Conecuh 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
4 of 574 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conecuh County compares with Alabama
Conecuh County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conecuh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conecuh County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 443.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Conecuh County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Conecuh County: 1 in 135 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.7%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Conecuh County. They injured 195 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36456 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us-Sr 3 (2) and CR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36456 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Conecuh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| CR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conecuh County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 357 |
| US-84 | 87 |
| US-31 | 36 |
| Al-83 | 10 |
| Cr-106 | 8 |
| Al-41 | 7 |
| Cr-6 | 6 |
| West Front Street | 3 |
ZIP 36456 at a glance
| Population | 1,491 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,150 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conecuh 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 | 28 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 34 | +19% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 41 | +21% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 48 | +18% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36456
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36456?
Since 2015, 574 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conecuh County (195 injured, 26 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36456?
I-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36456 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36456?
Truck crashes in Conecuh County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36456?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Conecuh County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36456 compare with Alabama?
Conecuh County records 443.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36456?
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.