ZIP 35146 (Springville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35146: 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). Where it is 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 1,310 crashes involving commercial trucks in St. Clair County since 2015: 597 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35146 is I-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-174 (1), SR-75 (1) and Us-Sr 25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35146 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Clair County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| SR-174 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 25 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 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 35146 at a glance
| Population | 13,973 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,614 |
| Median home value | $259,642 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35146
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35146?
Since 2015, 1,310 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Clair County (597 injured, 53 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35146?
Since 2015, I-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35146: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35146?
October has the most truck crashes in St. Clair County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35146?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35146 compare with Alabama?
St. Clair County records 116.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35146?
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.