ZIP 35491 (West Greene, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35491: 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 sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 233 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 233 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35491 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35491 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
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 35491 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35491
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35491?
Greene County has had 521 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 233 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35491?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35491?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35491 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Greene County records 594.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35491?
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.