ZIP 35501 (Jasper, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walker 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
12 of 700 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walker County compares with Alabama
Walker County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walker County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 32.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Walker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 35501 at a glance: I-22 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35501.
Overview
Police reported 700 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walker County since 2015: 332 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35501 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd (1), CR-SIPSEY Rd (1) and SR-118 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35501 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 7 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-257 | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walker County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 289 |
| Al-5 | 68 |
| Al-69 | 59 |
| Al-269 | 26 |
| Al-118 | 13 |
| Al-124 | 13 |
| Al-13 | 13 |
| Al-195 | 13 |
ZIP 35501 at a glance
| Population | 9,927 |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,726 |
| Median home value | $144,877 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walker 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 | 78 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 82 | +5% | 3.7 |
| 2010s | 54 | -35% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 60 | +12% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35501
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35501?
700 truck crashes have been reported in Walker County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 332 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35501?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35501: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35501?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35501?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35501 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35501?
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.