ZIP 35112 (Margaret, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Clair 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Alabama
St. Clair County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Clair County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in St. Clair County: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 1,310 truck crashes since 2015, with 597 people injured and 53 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35112 happened on I-20 (6), I-59 (6), SR-174 (2), CR-10 (1) and CR-DUG Hollow Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35112 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% 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
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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| I-59 | 6 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| CR-10 | 1 |
| CR-DUG Hollow Rd | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-78 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 614 |
| I-59 | 278 |
| US-231 | 97 |
| US-411 | 43 |
| Al-174 | 23 |
| US-78 | 21 |
| Al-144 | 16 |
| Cogswell Ave | 13 |
ZIP 35112 at a glance
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,010 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 60 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 90 | +5% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +29% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35112?
1,310 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 597 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35112?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35112?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35112 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 116.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35112?
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.