ZIP 36602 (Mobile, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36602: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 36602: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36602: 14 since 2015.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36602 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-65 (9), US-90 (3) and SR-42 (2).
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 36602 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mobile County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-10 | 14 |
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 2 |
| Celeste Rd | 1 |
| Old Shell Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-193 | 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 36602 at a glance
| Population | 1,043 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,420 |
| Median home value | $300,029 |
| Home ownership | 25% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 92 a year in the 1990s and 334 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 9.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36602
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36602?
Mobile County has had 3,819 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,023 people and killing 114.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36602?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36602 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36602?
October has the most truck crashes in Mobile County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36602?
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 36602 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Mobile County has 79.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36602?
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.