ZIP 35457 (Echola, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35457: 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.
The headline for ZIP 35457: Us-Sr 6 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35457 since 2015.
Overview
Tuscaloosa County has recorded 2,530 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,167 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Us-Sr 6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-171 (1), SR-86 (1) and Us-Mcfarland Blvd Sr-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35457 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County.
- Look at alternatives to Us-Sr 6 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
| Us-Mcfarland Blvd Sr-6 | 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 35457 at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 116 to 198. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35457
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35457?
2,530 truck crashes have been reported in Tuscaloosa County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,167 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35457?
Since 2015, Us-Sr 6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35457: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35457?
Truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35457?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Tuscaloosa County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35457 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 35457?
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.