ZIP 35653 (Russellville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35653: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 271 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Alabama
Franklin County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 19.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Franklin County has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 138 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35653 happened on SR-247 (2) and SR-187 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35653 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-247 | 2 |
| SR-187 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Al-24 | 50 |
| US-43 | 38 |
| Al-13 | 24 |
| Al-243 | 17 |
| Al Hwy 24 | 12 |
| SR-24 | 11 |
| U S Hwy 43 | 5 |
| Cr-75 | 5 |
ZIP 35653 at a glance
| Population | 11,481 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,600 |
| Median home value | $125,649 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 22 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 21 | -3% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | +10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 23 | -2% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35653
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35653?
Since 2015, 271 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (138 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35653?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in May, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35653?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35653 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 77.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35653?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.