ZIP 35966 (Flat Rock, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35966: 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.
Jackson County at a glance: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 570 truck crashes since 2015, with 268 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35966 happened on SR-75 (3), US-72 (3), I-59 (2), SR-117 (1) and SR-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35966 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 3 |
| US-72 | 3 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 2 | 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 35966 at a glance
| Population | 3,543 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,883 |
| Median home value | $178,083 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35966
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35966?
Jackson County has had 570 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 268 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35966?
June has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35966?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35966 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 92.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35966?
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.