ZIP 35581 (Phil Campbell, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35581: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
7 of 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Alabama
Franklin County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Franklin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 138 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35581 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (2) and SR-243 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35581 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-243 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Al-24 | 50 |
| US-43 | 38 |
| Al-13 | 24 |
| Al-243 | 17 |
| Al Hwy 24 | 12 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| U S Hwy 43 | 5 |
| Cr-75 | 5 |
ZIP 35581 at a glance
| Population | 5,932 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,555 |
| Median home value | $105,036 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 22 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | -3% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | -2% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35581
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35581?
271 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 138 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35581?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35581?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35581 compare with Alabama?
Franklin County records 77.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35581?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.