ZIP 36558 (Millry, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36558: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
3 of 224 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Alabama
Washington County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 125.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Washington County: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Washington County has recorded 224 truck crashes since 2015, with 124 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36558 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DENHAM Progress Rd (1), CR-NATHAN Jordan Rd (1) and CR-SINGLEY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36558 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DENHAM Progress Rd | 1 |
| CR-NATHAN Jordan Rd | 1 |
| CR-SINGLEY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 79 |
| US-45 | 33 |
| Al-56 | 25 |
| Al-17 | 20 |
| Cr-34 | 10 |
| Paul Bayou Rd. | 6 |
| Paul Bayou Road | 4 |
| Healing Springs Ave | 3 |
ZIP 36558 at a glance
| Population | 4,236 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,967 |
| Median home value | $112,420 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | +20% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +26% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36558
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36558?
Since 2015, 224 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (124 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36558?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36558?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36558 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 125.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36558?
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.