ZIP 35133 (Remlap, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35133: 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 runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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%.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35133 since 2015: I-59 (2), SR-79 (2), CR-DUG Hollow Rd (1) 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 35133 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| CR-DUG Hollow Rd | 1 |
| 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 35133 at a glance
| Population | 3,150 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,313 |
| Median home value | $177,357 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 35133
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35133?
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 35133?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Blount County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35133?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blount County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35133 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 70.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blount County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35133?
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.