ZIP 35584 (Sipsey, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35584: 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 |
Walker County has lower values than Alabama for 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 35584: I-22 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35584.
Overview
Since 2015, 700 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Walker County. They injured 332 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35584 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-SIPSEY Rd (2), SR-69 (2) and CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35584 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-22; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Walker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-22 | 3 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-ARKADELPHIA Rd | 1 |
| CR-HORSE Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-N Warrior Jasper Rd E | 1 |
| SR-5 | 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 35584 at a glance
| Population | 285 |
| Density | 195 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,750 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35584
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35584?
Walker County has had 700 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 332 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35584?
NHTSA data shows I-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35584 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35584?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Walker County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35584?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Walker County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35584 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 35584?
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.