ZIP 35548 (Brilliant, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35548: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
5 of 406 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Alabama
Marion County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 1.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35548 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-13 (2), US-278 (2) and SR-253 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35548 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 4 |
| SR-13 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| SR-253 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 211 |
| US-43 | 40 |
| Al-129 | 15 |
| Al-13 | 9 |
| Al-118 | 9 |
| US-278 | 8 |
| Military Street South | 7 |
| Al-253 | 7 |
ZIP 35548 at a glance
| Population | 1,712 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,958 |
| Median home value | $72,679 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 32 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | -6% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 39 | +34% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35548
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35548?
Marion County has had 406 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35548?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35548: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35548?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35548?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35548 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 119.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35548?
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.