ZIP 35962 (Crossville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35962: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
15 of 569 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Alabama
DeKalb County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 27.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, DeKalb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeKalb County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 569 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 230 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35962 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-59 (4), CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2) and SR-68 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35962 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 0.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 5 |
| I-59 | 4 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| SR-68 | 2 |
| CR-BEULAH Rd | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 202 |
| Al-68 | 52 |
| Al-75 | 41 |
| Al-117 | 37 |
| Al-35 | 26 |
| US-11 | 10 |
| Main Street East | 8 |
| Wallace Av Ne | 8 |
ZIP 35962 at a glance
| Population | 8,666 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,392 |
| Median home value | $150,020 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 40 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 47 | +18% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 46 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 51 | +10% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35962
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35962?
DeKalb County has had 569 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35962?
NHTSA data shows SR-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35962 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35962?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in September, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35962?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35962 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35962?
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.