ZIP 35549 (Carbon Hill, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35549: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fayette County compares with Alabama
Fayette County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Fayette County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fayette County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fayette County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35549 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-NAUVOO Rd (1), CR-OLD Hwy 78 (1) and Nauvoo Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35549 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fayette County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 5 |
| CR-NAUVOO Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 78 | 1 |
| Nauvoo Rd | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| Al-13 | 14 |
| Al-102 | 11 |
| Al-96 | 11 |
| Temple Ave | 7 |
| US-43 | 6 |
| Al-18 | 6 |
| Al-107 | 6 |
| Al-171 | 4 |
ZIP 35549 at a glance
| Population | 3,355 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,818 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 10 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35549
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35549?
Fayette County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35549?
Since 2015, I-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35549: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35549?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Fayette County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Fayette County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35549 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 65.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35549?
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.