ZIP 36652 (Mobile, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36652: 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 36652: I-10 12 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 36652.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,819 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mobile County. They injured 2,023 people and killed 114.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
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 Us-Sr 42 (3).
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.
They recorded 1.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36652 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 12 |
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 42 | 3 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 17 | 2 |
| CR-THREE Notch Kroner Rd | 1 |
| Celeste Rd | 1 |
| Old Shell 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 36652 at a glance
| Population | 53 |
| Density | 600 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 92 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 334. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 36652
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36652?
Mobile County has had 3,819 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,023 people and killing 114.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36652?
I-10 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36652 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36652?
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 36652?
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 36652 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 36652?
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.