ZIP 35801 (Huntsville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35801: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 752 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Us-Sr 1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35801 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-2 (3), US-72 (3) and I-565 (2).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.4 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35801 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Look at alternatives to Us-Sr 1 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 1 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| I-565 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOORES Mill Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROCK Cut Rd | 1 |
| CR-WINCHESTER Rd | 1 |
| Governors Dr | 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 35801 at a glance
| Population | 23,357 |
| Density | 651 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,585 |
| Median home value | $421,198 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35801?
Since 2015, 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (752 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35801?
Us-Sr 1 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35801 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35801?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35801 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 35801?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.