ZIP 35613 (Athens, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35613: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Limestone 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
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Limestone County compares with Alabama
Limestone County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Limestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Limestone County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Limestone County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Limestone County: 2.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 893 crashes involving commercial trucks in Limestone County since 2015: 386 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35613 happened on I-65 (3), SR-53 (3), CR-CAPSHAW Rd (1), CR-HARVEST Rd (1) and CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (25%).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35613 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Limestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARVEST Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-72 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Limestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 294 |
| I-565 | 100 |
| US-72 | 97 |
| US-31 | 78 |
| Al-20 | 44 |
| Al-53 | 17 |
| SR-20 | 15 |
| Al-251 | 12 |
ZIP 35613 at a glance
| Population | 25,523 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,845 |
| Median home value | $326,970 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Limestone 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 | 35 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 55 | +58% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +2% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | +52% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35613
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35613?
Limestone County has had 893 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 386 people and killing 31.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35613?
The worst month is February: 10.8% of truck crashes in Limestone County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35613?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35613 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Limestone County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35613?
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.