ZIP 35816 (Huntsville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35816: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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
Since 2015, 1,950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Madison County. They injured 752 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35816 is I-565, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-2 (3), US-72 (3) and SR-1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Their busiest month is October, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35816 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-565; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-CAPSHAW Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Railroad Bed Rd | 1 |
| Governors Dr | 1 |
| Mountain Gap Rd | 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 35816 at a glance
| Population | 15,939 |
| Density | 1,215 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,242 |
| Median home value | $129,937 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
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 35816
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35816?
1,950 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 752 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35816?
NHTSA data shows I-565 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35816 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35816?
October has the most truck crashes in Madison County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35816?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35816 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 35816?
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.