ZIP 35459 (Emelle, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35459: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumter 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 487 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumter County compares with Alabama
Sumter County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumter County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 362.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sumter County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Sumter County has recorded 487 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35459 happened on SR-17 (2), CR-30 (1) and SR-16 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35459 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumter County.
- With 1.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 2 |
| CR-30 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumter County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 263 |
| US-80 | 68 |
| Al-17 | 56 |
| Al-28 | 22 |
| US-11 | 15 |
| Cr-30 | 5 |
| Al-116 | 4 |
| U S Highway 80 | 4 |
ZIP 35459 at a glance
| Population | 580 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,850 |
| Median home value | $107,884 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumter 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 | 28 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 41 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | -5% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35459
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35459?
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumter County (234 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35459?
Truck crashes in Sumter County peak in September, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35459?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumter County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35459 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumter County has 362.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35459?
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.