ZIP 35552 (Detroit, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35552: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 1.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
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
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35552 is I-22, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-17 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35552 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 5 |
| SR-17 | 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 35552 at a glance
| Population | 893 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,759 |
| Median home value | $119,065 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35552
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35552?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (206 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35552?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35552 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35552?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35552?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35552 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 35552?
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.