ZIP 35401 (Tuscaloosa, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tuscaloosa 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tuscaloosa County compares with Alabama
Tuscaloosa County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tuscaloosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Tuscaloosa County has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 35401 at a glance: I-59 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35401 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,530 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tuscaloosa County. They injured 1,167 people and killed 55.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35401 is I-59, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us-Sr 6 (3), I-359 (2) and Us-Sr 7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35401 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Tuscaloosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 7 |
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| I-359 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 7 | 2 |
| CR-CRESCENT Ridge Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JACK Warner Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-JOE Mallisham Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-SWINDLE Rd | 1 |
| Holt Rd | 1 |
| Jack Warner Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tuscaloosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 1,097 |
| Mcfarland Blvd | 124 |
| US-82 | 121 |
| Al-69 | 103 |
| US-11 | 67 |
| US-43 | 54 |
| Al-216 | 48 |
| Al-171 | 32 |
ZIP 35401 at a glance
| Population | 43,459 |
| Density | 418 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,152 |
| Median home value | $134,981 |
| Home ownership | 27% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tuscaloosa 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 | 116 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 202 | +75% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 204 | +1% | 4.6 |
| 2020s | 198 | -3% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 116 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 198. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 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 35401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35401?
Tuscaloosa County has had 2,530 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,167 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35401?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35401?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35401?
Since 2015, Tuscaloosa County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35401 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Tuscaloosa County records 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35401?
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.