ZIP 35746 (Fackler, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35746: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
8 of 570 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Alabama
Jackson County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Jackson County at a glance: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 570 truck crashes since 2015, with 268 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.7% 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 35746 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-2 (2), US-72 (2) and Us-Sr 2 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35746 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-2 | 2 |
| US-72 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 2 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 261 |
| Al-35 | 40 |
| Al-40 | 28 |
| Al-79 | 24 |
| Al-117 | 23 |
| Al-71 | 19 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| Al-73 | 6 |
ZIP 35746 at a glance
| Population | 1,023 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,357 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 34 | +32% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +7% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35746
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35746?
Since 2015, 570 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (268 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35746?
June has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35746?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35746 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 92.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35746?
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.