ZIP 35550 (Cordova, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35550: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Walker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 35550: I-22 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35550 since 2015.
Overview
Walker County has recorded 700 truck crashes since 2015, with 332 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 (3). It is followed by CR-SIPSEY Rd (2), SR-269 (2) and CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35550 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walker County.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 2 |
| SR-269 | 2 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| CR-HORSE Creek Blvd | 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 35550 at a glance
| Population | 4,806 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,216 |
| Median home value | $99,915 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35550
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35550?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (332 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35550?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35550 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35550?
Truck crashes in Walker County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35550?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35550 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Walker County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35550?
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.