ZIP 35622 (Falkville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35622: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Morgan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 35622: SR-157 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35622 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,313 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 492 people and killed 27.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35622 is SR-157, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-65 (5), SR-36 (2) and CR-1107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35622 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-157; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.0% 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
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 9 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| CR-1107 | 1 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 35622 at a glance
| Population | 6,830 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,506 |
| Median home value | $189,468 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 115. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35622?
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 35622?
Since 2015, SR-157 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35622: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35622?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35622?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35622 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35622?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.