ZIP 35097 (Locust Fork, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35097: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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
Blount County has recorded 496 truck crashes since 2015, with 210 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35097 since 2015: SR-79 (2) and SR-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35097 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 2 |
| SR-75 | 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 35097 at a glance
| Population | 1,859 |
| Density | 91 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,056 |
| Median home value | $153,691 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35097
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35097?
496 truck crashes have been reported in Blount County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 210 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35097?
March has the most truck crashes in Blount County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35097?
Since 2015, Blount County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35097 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blount County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35097?
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.