ZIP 35404 (Tuscaloosa, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35404: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Tuscaloosa County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 35404 at a glance: I-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35404: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,530 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuscaloosa County since 2015: 1,167 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35404 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us-Sr 6 (3), Us-Sr 7 (3) and I-359 (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35404 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Tuscaloosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 7 | 3 |
| I-359 | 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 35404 at a glance
| Population | 22,445 |
| Density | 521 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,932 |
| Median home value | $194,380 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 116 a year in the 1990s and 198 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 35404
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35404?
Since 2015, 2,530 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tuscaloosa County (1,167 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35404?
Since 2015, I-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35404: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35404?
August has the most truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35404?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tuscaloosa County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35404 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35404?
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.