ZIP 35072 (Goodwater, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coosa 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 137 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coosa County compares with Alabama
Coosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Coosa County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Coosa County at a glance: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Coosa County has recorded 137 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35072 happened on CR-HIX Rd (1), US-280 (1) and Us-Sr 38 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35072 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coosa County.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HIX Rd | 1 |
| US-280 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coosa County) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 46 |
| US-231 | 22 |
| Al-22 | 17 |
| Al-9 | 14 |
| Cr-14 | 3 |
| Al-259 | 3 |
| Al-38 | 2 |
| Co Rd 29 | 2 |
ZIP 35072 at a glance
| Population | 4,914 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,028 |
| Median home value | $95,981 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coosa 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 12 | +12% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 11 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35072?
Since 2015, 137 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coosa County (48 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35072?
December has the most truck crashes in Coosa County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35072?
Since 2015, Coosa County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35072 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Coosa County has 116.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35072?
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.