ZIP 35806 (Huntsville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35806: 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).
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (84 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 752 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
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-2 (3), SR-53 (3) and SR-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (17%).
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35806 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-565 | 4 |
| SR-2 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| Governors Dr | 1 |
| Oakwood Ave | 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 35806 at a glance
| Population | 29,161 |
| Density | 442 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,768 |
| Median home value | $347,769 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 76 to 164. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35806
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35806?
1,950 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 752 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35806?
I-565 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35806 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35806?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35806?
Garbage trucks were involved in 84 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35806 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35806?
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.