ZIP 36535 (Foley, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36535: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baldwin 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Baldwin County compares with Alabama
Baldwin County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baldwin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Baldwin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Baldwin County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 16% of them.
Overview
Baldwin County has recorded 1,768 truck crashes since 2015, with 810 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36535 since 2015: CR-24 (2), SR-59 (2), CR-12 (1), CR-32 (1) and Foley Beach Express (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 44 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is August, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36535 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Baldwin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-24 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| Foley Beach Express | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| US-98 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baldwin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 557 |
| I-65 | 231 |
| Al-59 | 113 |
| US-98 | 83 |
| Al-181 | 44 |
| US-31 | 43 |
| US-90 | 35 |
| Baldwin Beach Express | 29 |
ZIP 36535 at a glance
| Population | 40,628 |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,714 |
| Median home value | $282,854 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baldwin 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 | 56 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 90 | +61% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 106 | +18% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 165 | +56% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 165 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36535
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36535?
Since 2015, 1,768 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baldwin County (810 injured, 46 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36535?
The worst month is June: 9.8% of truck crashes in Baldwin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36535?
44 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baldwin County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36535 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baldwin County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36535?
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.