ZIP 35950 (Albertville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35950: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Alabama
Marshall County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 35950: SR-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35950: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 795 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 354 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2), SR-69 (2) and US-431 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
23 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.8 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35950 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 3 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-BEULAH Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 229 |
| Al-75 | 48 |
| Al-69 | 45 |
| Al-79 | 37 |
| US-231 | 33 |
| Gunter Ave | 24 |
| Al-205 | 22 |
| Al-227 | 22 |
ZIP 35950 at a glance
| Population | 22,603 |
| Density | 202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,329 |
| Median home value | $181,968 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 42 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 50 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | +14% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35950
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35950?
795 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35950?
NHTSA data shows SR-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35950 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35950?
August has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35950?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35950 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35950?
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.