ZIP 36521 (Chunchula, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36521: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mobile 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
1.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Mobile County compares with Alabama
Mobile County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mobile County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mobile County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Mobile County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 36521: US-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36521: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mobile County since 2015: 2,023 people were injured and 114 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36521 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-CELESTE Rd (2), Celeste Rd (2) and CR-SUTTLES Crossover (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36521 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mobile County.
- 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 Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| CR-CELESTE Rd | 2 |
| Celeste Rd | 2 |
| CR-SUTTLES Crossover | 1 |
| Mu-Celeste Rd | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mobile County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 850 |
| I-65 | 639 |
| US-43 | 157 |
| US-98 | 132 |
| Airport Blvd | 78 |
| US-45 | 73 |
| Al-158 | 73 |
| Moffett Rd | 61 |
ZIP 36521 at a glance
| Population | 5,536 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,688 |
| Median home value | $164,326 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mobile 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 | 92 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 184 | +100% | 6.0 |
| 2010s | 256 | +39% | 6.8 |
| 2020s | 334 | +31% | 7.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 92 a year in the 1990s and 334 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36521
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36521?
Mobile County has had 3,819 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,023 people and killing 114.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36521?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36521: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36521?
October has the most truck crashes in Mobile County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36521?
114 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mobile County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36521 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mobile County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36521?
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.