ZIP 35660 (Sheffield, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35660: 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 runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for ZIP 35660: SR-20 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35660 since 2015.
Overview
Colbert County has recorded 518 truck crashes since 2015, with 281 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 44.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35660 is SR-20, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-184 (3), SR-2 (2) and US-72 (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 35660 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Colbert County.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-184 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-72 | 2 |
| CR-323 | 1 |
| CR-GOLDEN Rd | 1 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 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 35660 at a glance
| Population | 9,367 |
| Density | 588 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,065 |
| Median home value | $129,077 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35660
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35660?
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colbert County (281 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35660?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35660: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35660?
Truck crashes in Colbert County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35660?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colbert County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35660 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 75.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colbert County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35660?
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.