ZIP 35674 (Tuscumbia, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35674: 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 sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in ZIP 35674: SR-20 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35674 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
The worst month is October with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35674 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (2), US-72 (2) and CR-GOLDEN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35674 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-72 | 2 |
| CR-GOLDEN Rd | 1 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 1 |
| SR-184 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| US-43 | 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 35674 at a glance
| Population | 20,176 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,706 |
| Median home value | $181,480 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 35674
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35674?
Since 2015, 518 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colbert County (281 injured, 28 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35674?
NHTSA data shows SR-20 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35674 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35674?
Truck crashes in Colbert County peak in October, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35674?
Since 2015, Colbert County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35674 compare with Alabama?
Colbert County records 75.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35674?
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.