ZIP 35540 (Addison, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35540: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Winston 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
3 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winston County compares with Alabama
Winston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Winston County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Winston County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Winston County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35540 happened on CR-41 (1) and US-278 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35540 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Winston County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Winston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-41 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winston County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 35 |
| Al-13 | 26 |
| Al-195 | 23 |
| Cr-41 | 8 |
| Al-243 | 6 |
| Al-129 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 3 |
| SR-195 | 3 |
ZIP 35540 at a glance
| Population | 2,265 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,192 |
| Median home value | $106,790 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winston 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35540
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35540?
Winston County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35540?
April has the most truck crashes in Winston County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35540?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winston County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35540 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winston County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35540?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.