ZIP 36790 (Stanton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36790: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chilton 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
2 of 552 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chilton County compares with Alabama
Chilton County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chilton County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chilton County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Chilton County at a glance: 1 in 263 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Chilton County has recorded 552 truck crashes since 2015, with 246 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Us-Sr 6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36790 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (2) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36790 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Us-Sr 6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 315 |
| US-31 | 35 |
| Al-22 | 31 |
| US-82 | 27 |
| Al-145 | 11 |
| Al-191 | 8 |
| Cr-37 | 7 |
| I-65 North | 6 |
ZIP 36790 at a glance
| Population | 261 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chilton 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 | 30 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 44 | +47% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 42 | -5% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 43 | +2% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 43. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36790
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36790?
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chilton County (246 injured, 33 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36790?
NHTSA data shows Us-Sr 6 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36790 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36790?
The worst month is June: 10.3% of truck crashes in Chilton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36790?
Since 2015, Chilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36790 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Chilton County has 100.0 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36790?
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.