ZIP 35610 (Anderson, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lauderdale 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
15 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Alabama
Lauderdale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lauderdale County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 24 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.1%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Lauderdale County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35610 since 2015: CR-108 (1), SR-64 (1), SR-99 (1) and US-72 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35610 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-108 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 37 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Florence Blvd | 25 |
| Al-20 | 22 |
| Helton Drive | 14 |
| Cox Creek Pkwy | 14 |
| Al-64 | 13 |
| Al-101 | 11 |
ZIP 35610 at a glance
| Population | 1,744 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,188 |
| Median home value | $158,121 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 34 | +7% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 35 | +3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35610
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35610?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 201 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35610?
The worst month is June: 12.1% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35610?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35610 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35610?
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.