ZIP 35085 (Jemison, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35085: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Chilton County: 1 in 263 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 552 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chilton County. They injured 246 people and killed 33.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35085 is I-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-145 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35085 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chilton County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-145 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 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 35085 at a glance
| Population | 8,683 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,862 |
| Median home value | $130,598 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 35085
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35085?
552 truck crashes have been reported in Chilton County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 246 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35085?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35085 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35085?
Truck crashes in Chilton County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35085?
Since 2015, Chilton County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35085 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chilton County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35085?
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.