ZIP 35761 (New Market, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35761: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Madison County is lower 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
Madison County has recorded 1,950 truck crashes since 2015, with 752 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35761 is CR-WINCHESTER Rd, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-MOORES Mill Rd (1), SR-122 (1) and SR-275 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 84 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.4, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35761 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to CR-WINCHESTER Rd at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WINCHESTER Rd | 2 |
| CR-MOORES Mill Rd | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 1 |
| Winchester Rd | 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 35761 at a glance
| Population | 13,557 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,440 |
| Median home value | $237,069 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 35761
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35761?
Since 2015, 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (752 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35761?
NHTSA data shows CR-WINCHESTER Rd with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35761 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35761?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35761?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35761 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35761?
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.