ZIP 35593 (Vina, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35593: 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). It runs above Alabama on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 271 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 138 people were injured and 5 were killed.
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%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35593 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-24 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35593 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-24 | 2 |
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 35593 at a glance
| Population | 1,470 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,559 |
| Median home value | $105,205 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35593
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35593?
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (138 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35593?
May has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35593?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35593 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 77.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35593?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.