ZIP 35447 (Carrollton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35447: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickens 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
2 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickens County compares with Alabama
Pickens County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickens County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.5% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Pickens County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pickens County at a glance: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickens County. They injured 104 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35447 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (2) and CR-HANSON Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35447 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 1.7% 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
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 Pickens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 2 |
| CR-HANSON Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickens County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 73 |
| Al-17 | 30 |
| Al-86 | 20 |
| Al-14 | 9 |
| Al-159 | 4 |
| Al-6 | 4 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| SR-17 | 3 |
ZIP 35447 at a glance
| Population | 3,309 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,000 |
| Median home value | $104,022 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickens 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 | 16 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | +21% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | -14% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35447
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35447?
Pickens County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 104 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35447?
Truck crashes in Pickens County peak in December, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35447?
Since 2015, Pickens County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35447 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 87.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pickens County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35447?
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.