ZIP 35649 (Mooresville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35649: 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.
Limestone County at a glance: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 893 crashes involving commercial trucks in Limestone County since 2015: 386 people were injured and 31 were 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35649 since 2015: I-65 (6), SR-67 (6), I-565 (3), SR-20 (3) and Us-Sr 3 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is February, with 25% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35649 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Limestone County.
- 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.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-67 | 6 |
| I-565 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 35649 at a glance
| Population | 81 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $144,000 |
| 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 35649
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35649?
893 truck crashes have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 386 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35649?
February has the most truck crashes in Limestone County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35649?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Limestone County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35649 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Limestone County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35649?
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.