ZIP 35951 (Albertville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35951: 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 sits below Alabama on 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 35951: SR-75 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35951.
Overview
Police reported 795 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 354 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35951 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2), Us-Sr 1 (2) and CR-BEULAH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 23 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (13% of them).
They recorded 4.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35951 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marshall County.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 4 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-BEULAH Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-431 | 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 35951 at a glance
| Population | 14,869 |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,229 |
| Median home value | $169,635 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35951
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35951?
Marshall County has had 795 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 354 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35951?
SR-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35951 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35951?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35951?
23 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35951 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Marshall County has 67.5 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35951?
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.