ZIP 35772 (Stevenson, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35772: 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. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jackson County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 570 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 268 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35772 happened on US-72 (2), SR-2 (1) and Us-Sr 2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35772 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 2 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 2 | 1 |
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 35772 at a glance
| Population | 4,082 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,313 |
| Median home value | $140,610 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 35772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35772?
Jackson County has had 570 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 268 people and killing 25.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35772?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35772?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35772 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 92.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35772?
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.