ZIP 35739 (Ardmore, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35739: 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. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Limestone County: 2.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Limestone County has recorded 893 truck crashes since 2015, with 386 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-53 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-65 (2), CR-BOBO Section Rd (1) and CR-HARVEST Rd (1).
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 35739 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Limestone County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-53; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Limestone County.
- 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 5 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| CR-BOBO Section Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARVEST Rd | 1 |
| CR-PULASKI Pike | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 35739 at a glance
| Population | 5,134 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,354 |
| Median home value | $221,520 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35739
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35739?
893 truck crashes have been reported in Limestone County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 386 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35739?
SR-53 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35739 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35739?
February has the most truck crashes in Limestone County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35739?
Since 2015, Limestone County has reported 20 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35739 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Limestone County has 64.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35739?
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.