ZIP 35462 (Eutaw, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35462: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Alabama
Greene County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Greene County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 521 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-14 (3) and CR-60 (1).
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 35462 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 7 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| CR-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 404 |
| Al-14 | 29 |
| US-11 | 21 |
| US-43 | 15 |
| Al-39 | 9 |
| Alabama Highway 14 | 4 |
| Cr-20 | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 59 | 4 |
ZIP 35462 at a glance
| Population | 4,203 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,528 |
| Median home value | $102,225 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | +2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35462
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35462?
Greene County has had 521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35462?
Since 2015, I-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35462: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35462?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35462?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35462 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 594.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35462?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.