ZIP 35620 (Elkmont, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35620: 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. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-99 (1), US-31 (1) and Us-Sr 2 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (25%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 5.0, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35620 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.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Limestone County.
- With 2.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-99 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 35620 at a glance
| Population | 10,905 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,247 |
| Median home value | $195,936 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35620
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35620?
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 35620?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35620 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35620?
Truck crashes in Limestone County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35620?
Since 2015, Limestone County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35620 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Limestone County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35620?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.