ZIP 35670 (Somerville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35670: 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 |
Morgan County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 35670 at a glance: SR-67 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35670.
Overview
Police reported 1,313 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 492 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35670 is SR-67, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-TALUCAH Rd (1), I-65 (1) and Mu-Wall Triana Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is May, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35670 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-67 | 5 |
| CR-TALUCAH Rd | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 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 35670 at a glance
| Population | 7,760 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,864 |
| Median home value | $198,495 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35670
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35670?
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 35670?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35670: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35670?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35670?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35670 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35670?
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.