ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36604: 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 sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Alabama on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 36604 at a glance: I-10 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36604.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mobile County. They injured 2,023 people and killed 114.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-65 (9), US-90 (3) and SR-42 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
114 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is March, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36604 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mobile County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Mobile County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 2 |
| CR-THREE Notch Kroner Rd | 1 |
| Celeste Rd | 1 |
| Old Shell Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 36604 at a glance
| Population | 8,836 |
| Density | 1,313 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,357 |
| Median home value | $259,426 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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. 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 36604
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36604?
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 36604?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36604: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36604?
Truck crashes in Mobile County peak in October, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36604?
Since 2015, Mobile County has reported 114 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36604 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mobile County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36604?
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.