ZIP 35184 (West Blocton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35184: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bibb 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 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bibb County compares with Alabama
Bibb County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bibb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bibb County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Bibb County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bibb County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bibb County. They injured 146 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 35184 is SR-5, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-59 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35184 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bibb County) |
|---|---|
| Al-5 | 102 |
| US-82 | 51 |
| Al-25 | 27 |
| Al 5 | 17 |
| Al 25 | 9 |
| US-11 | 8 |
| Al-139 | 7 |
| Vance Blocton Road | 3 |
ZIP 35184 at a glance
| Population | 5,821 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,756 |
| Median home value | $128,552 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bibb 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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 19 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35184
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35184?
Bibb County has had 277 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35184?
SR-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35184 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35184?
The worst month is August: 13.7% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35184?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bibb County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35184 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 106.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bibb County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35184?
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.