ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35976: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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
4.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Alabama
Marshall County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 35976: SR-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35976: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 795 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 354 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35976 is SR-69, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd (2), SR-75 (2) and Us-Sr 1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 23 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is January, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.8, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35976 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marshall County.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 5 |
| CR-HUSTLEVILLE Rd | 2 |
| SR-75 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-EDDY Scant City Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 229 |
| Al-75 | 48 |
| Al-69 | 45 |
| Al-79 | 37 |
| US-231 | 33 |
| Gunter Ave | 24 |
| Al-205 | 22 |
| Al-227 | 22 |
ZIP 35976 at a glance
| Population | 16,794 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,643 |
| Median home value | $257,608 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 42 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 50 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 66 | +14% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 66. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35976
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35976?
795 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 354 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35976?
Since 2015, SR-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35976: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35976?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35976?
Garbage trucks were involved in 23 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35976 compare with Alabama?
Marshall County records 67.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35976?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.