ZIP 35172 (Trafford, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35172: 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 sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Alabama on 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
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35172 is I-65, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-79 (2), CR-SKYLINE Dr (1) and SR-75 (1).
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 35172 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blount County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Blount County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-79 | 2 |
| CR-SKYLINE Dr | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 35172 at a glance
| Population | 2,703 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,844 |
| Median home value | $123,854 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 40. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35172
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35172?
Blount County has had 496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 210 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35172?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35172: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35172?
March has the most truck crashes in Blount County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35172?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Blount County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35172 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Blount County has 70.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35172?
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.