ZIP 35570 (Hamilton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35570: 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. It runs above Alabama on 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35570 is I-22, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-17 (1), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr 17 (1).
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 35570 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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-17 | 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 35570 at a glance
| Population | 11,138 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,639 |
| Median home value | $115,082 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35570?
406 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 206 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35570?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35570 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35570?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35570?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35570 compared with Alabama?
Marion County records 119.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35570?
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.