ZIP 35646 (Leighton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35646: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colbert 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
7 of 518 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colbert County compares with Alabama
Colbert County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colbert County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colbert County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Colbert County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 35646: SR-20 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35646.
Overview
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colbert County. They injured 281 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35646 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-157 (4), SR-184 (3) and SR-2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35646 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Colbert County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 7 |
| SR-157 | 4 |
| SR-184 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colbert County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 128 |
| Al-20 | 56 |
| SR-72 | 36 |
| Al-157 | 31 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Wilson Dam Road | 12 |
| Al-184 | 11 |
| Al-133 | 10 |
ZIP 35646 at a glance
| Population | 4,568 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,217 |
| Median home value | $128,857 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colbert 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 | 39 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 43 | +10% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 43 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 42 | -1% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35646
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35646?
Colbert County has had 518 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 281 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35646?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35646: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35646?
The worst month is October: 11.8% of truck crashes in Colbert County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35646?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Colbert County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35646 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Colbert County has 75.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35646?
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.