ZIP 36551 (Loxley, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36551: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 36551 at a glance: I-10 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36551.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,768 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Baldwin County. They injured 810 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36551 is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-59 (2) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
44 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
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 36551 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Baldwin County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-31 | 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 36551 at a glance
| Population | 12,458 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,354 |
| Median home value | $252,563 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36551
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36551?
1,768 truck crashes have been reported in Baldwin County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 810 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36551?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36551 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36551?
June has the most truck crashes in Baldwin County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36551?
Garbage trucks were involved in 44 reported crashes in Baldwin County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36551 compared with Alabama?
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 36551?
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.