ZIP 35580 (Parrish, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35580: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 35580: I-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35580: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 332 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% 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 35580 is I-22, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-269 (2), CR-HORSE Creek Blvd (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35580 fleets
- Build extra time into February 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.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 5 |
| SR-269 | 2 |
| CR-HORSE Creek Blvd | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 35580 at a glance
| Population | 3,789 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,135 |
| Median home value | $114,719 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 35580
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35580?
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walker County (332 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35580?
I-22 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35580 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35580?
February has the most truck crashes in Walker County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35580?
Since 2015, Walker County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35580 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walker County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35580?
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.