ZIP 35615 (Belle Mina, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35615: 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.
What stands out in Limestone County: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Limestone County has recorded 893 truck crashes since 2015, with 386 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35615 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-67 (4), I-565 (3) and SR-20 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is February, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35615 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Limestone County.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 4 |
| I-565 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| US-72 | 1 |
| Wall Triana Hwy | 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 35615 at a glance
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 35615
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35615?
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Limestone County (386 injured, 31 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35615?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35615: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35615?
Truck crashes in Limestone County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35615?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35615 compared with Alabama?
Limestone County records 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35615?
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.