ZIP 35953 (Ashville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35953: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in St. Clair 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
4.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How St. Clair County compares with Alabama
St. Clair County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Clair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Clair County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Clair County sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in St. Clair County: 1.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in St. Clair County. They injured 597 people and killed 53.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-77 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35953 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Us-Sr 53 (3), CR-24 (1) and CR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (18%).
They recorded 4.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35953 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.5% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 St. Clair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-77 | 8 |
| Us-Sr 53 | 3 |
| CR-24 | 1 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-33 | 1 |
| I-59 | 1 |
| Mu-Pleasant Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Clair County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 614 |
| I-59 | 278 |
| US-231 | 97 |
| US-411 | 43 |
| Al-174 | 23 |
| US-78 | 21 |
| Al-144 | 16 |
| Cogswell Ave | 13 |
ZIP 35953 at a glance
| Population | 7,083 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $202,193 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Clair 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 | 60 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 86 | +42% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 90 | +5% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 116 | +29% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 60 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35953
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35953?
1,310 truck crashes have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 597 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35953?
NHTSA data shows SR-77 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35953 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35953?
Truck crashes in St. Clair County peak in October, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35953?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Clair County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35953 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Clair County has 116.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35953?
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.