ZIP 35671 (Tanner, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35671: 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 sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
Limestone County at a glance: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 893 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Limestone County. They injured 386 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-20 (3), SR-67 (3) and US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (25% of them).
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35671 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% 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 Limestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 3 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| I-565 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| US-72 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 2 | 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 35671 at a glance
| Population | 2,267 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,163 |
| Median home value | $247,399 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35671
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35671?
Limestone County has had 893 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 386 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35671?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35671 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35671?
Truck crashes in Limestone County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35671?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35671 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 64.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Limestone County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35671?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.