ZIP 35757 (Madison, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35757: 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. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (84 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 752 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-565 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-53 (3), SR-2 (2) and CR-CAPSHAW Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35757 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use I-565, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 4 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARVEST Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| Oakwood Ave | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-72 | 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 35757 at a glance
| Population | 18,529 |
| Density | 613 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,175 |
| Median home value | $335,682 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 76 a year in the 1990s and 164 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 35757
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35757?
1,950 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 752 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35757?
I-565 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35757 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35757?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35757?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35757 compare with Alabama?
Madison County records 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35757?
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.