ZIP 35504 (Jasper, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35504: 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 sits below Alabama on 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 Walker County: 5.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
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%.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35504 since 2015: I-22 (3), SR-69 (3), CR-SIPSEY Rd (2), SR-257 (2) and CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35504 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| SR-69 | 3 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 2 |
| SR-257 | 2 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| SR-269 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 35504 at a glance
| Population | 14,332 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,835 |
| Median home value | $188,588 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 35504
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35504?
Walker County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 332 people and killing 35.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35504?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35504?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Walker County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35504 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Walker County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35504?
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.