ZIP 35135 (Riverside, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35135: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, St. Clair County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for St. Clair County: 1.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
St. Clair County has recorded 1,310 truck crashes since 2015, with 597 people injured and 53 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come SR-77 (2), Us-Sr 53 (2) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35135 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| SR-77 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-231 | 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 35135 at a glance
| Population | 1,718 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,681 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 35135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35135?
1,310 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 597 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35135?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35135 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35135?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35135?
Since 2015, St. Clair County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35135 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 116.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in St. Clair County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35135?
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.