ZIP 35990 (Walnut Grove, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35990: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Etowah 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Etowah County compares with Alabama
Etowah County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Etowah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Etowah County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Etowah County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 35990: SR-75 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35990.
Overview
Etowah County has recorded 1,054 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 41 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% 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 35990 is SR-75, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-41 (1), SR-179 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 24 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35990 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Etowah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-75 | 3 |
| CR-41 | 1 |
| SR-179 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Etowah County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 187 |
| US-431 | 120 |
| US-278 | 99 |
| Al-77 | 84 |
| US-411 | 30 |
| E Meighan Blvd | 29 |
| I-759 | 22 |
| East Meighan Blvd | 19 |
ZIP 35990 at a glance
| Population | 70 |
| Density | 482 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Etowah 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 | 41 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 65 | +58% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 86 | +31% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 81 | -6% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35990
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35990?
Etowah County has had 1,054 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 472 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35990?
NHTSA data shows SR-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35990 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35990?
Truck crashes in Etowah County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35990?
Garbage trucks were involved in 24 reported crashes in Etowah County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35990 compare with Alabama?
Etowah County records 87.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35990?
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.