ZIP 35441 (Akron, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35441: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hale 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Alabama
Hale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Hale County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hale County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hale County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35441 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-14 (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35441 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hale County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| Al-69 | 52 |
| Al-14 | 15 |
| Al Highway 69 | 13 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| Al-61 | 9 |
| Cr-29 | 9 |
| Al-60 | 7 |
| Cr-64 | 6 |
ZIP 35441 at a glance
| Population | 950 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,375 |
| Median home value | $79,636 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35441
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35441?
175 truck crashes have been reported in Hale County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 99 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35441?
I-59 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35441 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35441?
January has the most truck crashes in Hale County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35441?
Since 2015, Hale County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35441 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hale County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35441?
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.