Lamar County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamar County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Alabama
Lamar County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Lamar County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamar County: 6.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lamar County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-17 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-96 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Lamar County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 0.9% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| Al-17 | 44 |
| Al-96 | 17 |
| US-278 | 16 |
| Al-18 | 14 |
| SR-17 | 5 |
| Hwy. 96 | 3 |
| Cr-49 | 3 |
| Al-118 | 2 |
Lamar County at a glance
| Population | 13,543 |
| Land area | 604.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,840 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | +23% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +3% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lamar County
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Questions fleets ask about Lamar County
How common are truck crashes in Lamar County?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 62 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lamar County?
NHTSA data shows SR-17 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Lamar County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lamar County?
Truck crashes in Lamar County peak in March, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lamar County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Lamar County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Lamar County records 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lamar County?
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.