ZIP 35079 (Hayden, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blount 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
16 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blount County compares with Alabama
Blount County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blount County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blount County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Blount County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Blount County: 2.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blount County. They injured 210 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35079 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-SKYLINE Dr (1), SR-91 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35079 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| CR-SKYLINE Dr | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blount County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 127 |
| US-278 | 70 |
| Al-160 | 44 |
| Al-79 | 41 |
| Al-75 | 38 |
| US-231 | 35 |
| US-31 | 10 |
| 6Th Street South | 6 |
ZIP 35079 at a glance
| Population | 10,087 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,938 |
| Median home value | $192,740 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blount 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 | 33 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 30 | -9% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 35 | +17% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 40 | +13% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 40 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35079?
Blount County has had 496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 210 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35079?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35079 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35079?
March has the most truck crashes in Blount County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Blount County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35079 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Blount County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35079?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.