ZIP 35460 (Epes, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35460: 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 sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Sumter County: 1.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 487 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sumter County. They injured 234 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35460 is I-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (2).
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 35460 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sumter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 2 |
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 35460 at a glance
| Population | 442 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,250 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35460
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35460?
Sumter County has had 487 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 234 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35460?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35460 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35460?
September has the most truck crashes in Sumter County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35460?
Since 2015, Sumter County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35460 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 362.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumter County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35460?
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.