ZIP 35044 (Childersburg, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Talladega 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
14 of 1,114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Talladega County compares with Alabama
Talladega County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Talladega County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Talladega County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Talladega County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Talladega County at a glance: 1 in 80 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.2%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Talladega County has recorded 1,114 truck crashes since 2015, with 519 people injured and 36 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35044 since 2015: SR-25 (2), SR-38 (2), SR-76 (2), US-280 (2) and CR-CEDAR Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35044 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Talladega County.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Talladega County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-25 | 2 |
| SR-38 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| CR-CEDAR Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-SYLACAUGA Fayetteville Hwy | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Talladega County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 439 |
| US-280 | 129 |
| Al-77 | 117 |
| Al-21 | 99 |
| US-78 | 30 |
| SR-77 | 10 |
| Al Highway 21 | 8 |
| Al-235 | 8 |
ZIP 35044 at a glance
| Population | 7,837 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,425 |
| Median home value | $132,472 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Talladega 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 | 53 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 73 | +39% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | -0% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 100 | +37% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 53 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35044
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35044?
Since 2015, 1,114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Talladega County (519 injured, 36 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35044?
The worst month is September: 10.0% of truck crashes in Talladega County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35044?
Since 2015, Talladega County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35044 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 116.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Talladega County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35044?
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.