ZIP 35958 (Bryant, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35958: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
8 of 570 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Alabama
Jackson County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Jackson County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 570 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 268 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-59 (3), SR-75 (2) and US-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35958 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 11 |
| I-59 | 3 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| US-72 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 261 |
| Al-35 | 40 |
| Al-40 | 28 |
| Al-79 | 24 |
| Al-117 | 23 |
| Al-71 | 19 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| Al-73 | 6 |
ZIP 35958 at a glance
| Population | 3,426 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,885 |
| Median home value | $181,488 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 34 | +32% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +31% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +7% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35958
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35958?
Since 2015, 570 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (268 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35958?
I-24 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35958 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35958?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35958?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35958 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 92.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35958?
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.