ZIP 35621 (Eva, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Alabama
Morgan County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Morgan County has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 35621 at a glance: SR-67 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35621 since 2015.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 1,313 truck crashes since 2015, with 492 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35621 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-65 (2), SR-69 (2) and CR-1435 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Their busiest month is May, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35621 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 3 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| CR-RUTH Mountain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 289 |
| Al-67 | 195 |
| Al-20 | 155 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| Al-36 | 30 |
| SR-67 | 29 |
| SR-20 | 25 |
| Al Hwy 20 | 18 |
ZIP 35621 at a glance
| Population | 3,471 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,633 |
| Median home value | $218,382 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 54 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 84 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 90 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 115 | +28% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35621?
Morgan County has had 1,313 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 492 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35621?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35621: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35621?
March has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35621 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35621?
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.