ZIP 35503 (Jasper, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35503: 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 |
Walker County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 35503: I-22 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35503.
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
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-257 (2), CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd (1) and CR-LAMON Chapel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35503 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 6 |
| SR-257 | 2 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| CR-LAMON Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-269 | 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 35503 at a glance
| Population | 9,329 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,508 |
| Median home value | $154,790 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35503
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35503?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (332 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35503?
I-22 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35503 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35503?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35503?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walker County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35503 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Walker County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35503?
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.