ZIP 35614 (Athens, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35614: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Limestone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
Limestone County at a glance: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Limestone County. They injured 386 people and killed 31.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-99 (1), US-31 (1) and US-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is February, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35614 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 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 35614 at a glance
| Population | 7,618 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,967 |
| Median home value | $193,116 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35614
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35614?
893 truck crashes have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 386 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35614?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35614: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35614?
Truck crashes in Limestone County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35614?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Limestone County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35614 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Limestone County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35614?
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.