ZIP 35741 (Brownsboro, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
2.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Alabama
Madison County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Madison County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (84 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 1,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 752 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35741 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (3), US-72 (3), Us-Sr 1 (3), SR-1 (2) and US-431 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35741 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Madison County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| CR-KEEL Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOORES Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROCK Cut Rd | 1 |
| CR-WINCHESTER Rd | 1 |
| Governors Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 234 |
| Memorial Parkway | 121 |
| US-72 | 103 |
| US-231 | 68 |
| US-431 | 47 |
| Al-53 | 44 |
| Wall Triana Hwy | 39 |
| Memorial Pkwy | 37 |
ZIP 35741 at a glance
| Population | 4,571 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,650 |
| Median home value | $380,814 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 76 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 130 | +71% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 142 | +10% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 164 | +15% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 76 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 164. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35741
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35741?
Madison County has had 1,950 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 752 people and killing 55.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35741?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35741?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35741 compared with Alabama?
Madison County records 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35741?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.