ZIP 36544 (Irvington, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36544: 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 has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 36544: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36544: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Mobile County has recorded 3,819 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,023 people injured and 114 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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36544 is I-10, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-MCDONALD Rd (2), SR-193 (2) and CR-HALF Mile Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 114 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (11% of them).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36544 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| CR-MCDONALD Rd | 2 |
| SR-193 | 2 |
| CR-HALF Mile Rd | 1 |
| CR-HAMILTON Blvd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Pascagoula Rd | 1 |
| CR-THEODORE Dawes Rd | 1 |
| CR-THREE Notch Kroner Rd | 1 |
| SR-163 | 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 36544 at a glance
| Population | 10,521 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,169 |
| Median home value | $128,490 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 92 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 334. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.8 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36544
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36544?
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 36544?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36544 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36544?
Truck crashes in Mobile County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36544?
114 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mobile County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36544 compared with Alabama?
Mobile County records 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36544?
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.