ZIP 35967 (Fort Payne, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35967: 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 |
DeKalb County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
DeKalb County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 230 people and killed 36.
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%).
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-59 (2) and Sr-Gault Ave N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35967 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 0.9% 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
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-35 | 6 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| Sr-Gault Ave N | 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 35967 at a glance
| Population | 16,957 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,051 |
| Median home value | $158,766 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 35967
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35967?
Since 2015, 569 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (230 injured, 36 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35967?
NHTSA data shows SR-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35967 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35967?
September has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35967?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35967 compare with Alabama?
DeKalb County records 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35967?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.