ZIP 36541 (Grand Bay, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36541: 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 |
Mobile County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Alabama on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 36541: I-10 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36541.
Overview
Police reported 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mobile County since 2015: 2,023 people were injured and 114 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36541 is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCDONALD Rd (2), CR-HALF Mile Rd (1) and CR-NEWMAN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 114 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.8, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36541 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| CR-MCDONALD Rd | 2 |
| CR-HALF Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-NEWMAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Pascagoula Rd | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 36541 at a glance
| Population | 15,590 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,236 |
| Median home value | $160,624 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 92 to 334. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 36541
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36541?
3,819 truck crashes have been reported in Mobile County since 2015, with 114 deaths and 2,023 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36541?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36541 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36541?
The worst month is October: 9.4% of truck crashes in Mobile County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36541?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Mobile County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36541 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mobile County has 79.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36541?
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.