ZIP 35775 (Valhermoso Springs, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35775: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Alabama
Morgan County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Morgan County has lower values than Alabama for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 35775 at a glance: SR-67 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35775 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,313 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 492 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-67 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35775 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-565 (2), CR-TALUCAH Rd (1) and Mu-Wall Triana Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35775 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 5 |
| I-565 | 2 |
| CR-TALUCAH Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 289 |
| Al-67 | 195 |
| Al-20 | 155 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| Al-36 | 30 |
| SR-67 | 29 |
| SR-20 | 25 |
| Al Hwy 20 | 18 |
ZIP 35775 at a glance
| Population | 385 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,409 |
| Median home value | $112,714 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 54 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 84 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 90 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 115 | +28% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 115. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35775
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35775?
Morgan County has had 1,313 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 492 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35775?
Since 2015, SR-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35775: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35775?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35775?
Since 2015, Morgan County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35775 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 89.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35775?
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.