ZIP 35586 (Sulligent, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35586: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamar 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
3 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Alabama
Lamar County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Lamar County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamar County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamar County. They injured 62 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35586 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-17 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35586 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| Al-17 | 44 |
| Al-96 | 17 |
| US-278 | 16 |
| Al-18 | 14 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| Hwy. 96 | 3 |
| Cr-49 | 3 |
| Al-118 | 2 |
ZIP 35586 at a glance
| Population | 3,830 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,286 |
| Median home value | $122,746 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35586
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35586?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 62 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35586?
Truck crashes in Lamar County peak in March, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35586?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35586 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Lamar County records 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35586?
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.