ZIP 35476 (Northport, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35476: 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 |
Tuscaloosa County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 35476: I-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35476: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,530 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tuscaloosa County since 2015: 1,167 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 0.5% 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 35476 is I-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us-Sr 6 (3), I-359 (2) and Us-Sr 7 (2).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35476 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County.
- Look at alternatives to I-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 5 |
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| I-359 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 7 | 2 |
| CR-CRESCENT Ridge Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JACK Warner Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-JOE Mallisham Pkwy | 1 |
| CR-SWINDLE Rd | 1 |
| Holt Rd | 1 |
| Jack Warner Pkwy | 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 35476 at a glance
| Population | 8,521 |
| Density | 477 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,154 |
| Median home value | $221,535 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 116 a year in the 1990s and 198 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35476
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35476?
2,530 truck crashes have been reported in Tuscaloosa County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 1,167 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35476?
NHTSA data shows I-59 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35476 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35476?
August has the most truck crashes in Tuscaloosa County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35476?
Since 2015, Tuscaloosa County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35476 compare with Alabama?
Tuscaloosa County records 89.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35476?
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.