ZIP 36571 (Saraland, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36571: 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.
ZIP 36571 at a glance: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36571: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Mobile County has recorded 3,819 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,023 people injured and 114 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36571 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Celeste Rd (3), Us-Sr 42 (3) and US-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (11%).
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36571 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mobile County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| Celeste Rd | 3 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 3 |
| US-45 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| CR-CELESTE Rd | 1 |
| CR-SUTTLES Crossover | 1 |
| Mu-Celeste Rd | 1 |
| SR-158 | 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 36571 at a glance
| Population | 17,143 |
| Density | 168 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,047 |
| Median home value | $219,682 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 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 36571
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36571?
Since 2015, 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mobile County (2,023 injured, 114 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36571?
I-65 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36571 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36571?
Truck crashes in Mobile County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36571?
Since 2015, Mobile County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36571 compared with Alabama?
Mobile County records 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36571?
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.