ZIP 35564 (Hackleburg, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35564: 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 406 truck crashes since 2015, with 206 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35564 since 2015: SR-13 (1), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr 17 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35564 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-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 35564 at a glance
| Population | 2,356 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,096 |
| Median home value | $99,397 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 35564
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35564?
Since 2015, 406 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (206 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35564?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35564?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35564 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 119.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35564?
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.