ZIP 35756 (Madison, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35756: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Limestone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
Limestone County at a glance: 2.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 893 crashes involving commercial trucks in Limestone County since 2015: 386 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
2.3% 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 35756 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-565 (5), I-65 (5), SR-67 (5), SR-20 (2) and Us-Sr 3 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (25% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 5.0 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35756 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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
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 Limestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 5 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| SR-67 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 3 | 2 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Wall Triana Hwy | 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 35756 at a glance
| Population | 24,947 |
| Density | 120 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,852 |
| Median home value | $377,935 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35756
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35756?
Limestone County has had 893 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 386 people and killing 31.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35756?
Truck crashes in Limestone County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35756?
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 35756 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Limestone County has 64.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35756?
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.