ZIP 35121 (Oneonta, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35121: 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. It stands out for 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
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 35121 since 2015: CR-41 (1), SR-75 (1), US-231 (1) and Us-Sr 53 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35121 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-41 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 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 35121 at a glance
| Population | 16,170 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,177 |
| Median home value | $176,563 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35121?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blount County (210 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35121?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Blount County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35121?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blount County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35121 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Blount County records 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35121?
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.