ZIP 35474 (Moundville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hale 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Alabama
Hale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Hale County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hale County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hale County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35474 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-69 (2) and CR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35474 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.8% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| Al-69 | 52 |
| Al-14 | 15 |
| Al Highway 69 | 13 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| Al-61 | 9 |
| Cr-29 | 9 |
| Al-60 | 7 |
| Cr-64 | 6 |
ZIP 35474 at a glance
| Population | 9,654 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,933 |
| Median home value | $184,627 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | -4% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35474
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35474?
Hale County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35474?
Truck crashes in Hale County peak in January, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35474?
Since 2015, Hale County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35474 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Hale County records 98.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35474?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.