ZIP 36606 (Mobile, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36606: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Mobile County is lower on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 36606: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36606: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mobile County. They injured 2,023 people and killed 114.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
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 36606 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-65 (9), US-90 (3) and Us-Sr 42 (3).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.8 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36606 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Mobile County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 15 |
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| CR-HAMILTON Blvd | 1 |
| CR-THEODORE Dawes Rd | 1 |
| CR-THREE Notch Kroner Rd | 1 |
| Old Shell Rd | 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 36606 at a glance
| Population | 18,728 |
| Density | 1,056 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,303 |
| Median home value | $162,582 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36606
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36606?
Mobile County has had 3,819 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,023 people and killing 114.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36606?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36606: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36606?
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 36606?
Garbage trucks were involved in 114 reported crashes in Mobile County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36606 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mobile County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36606?
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.