St. Florian, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Florian: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Florian and Lauderdale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lauderdale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Alabama
Lauderdale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lauderdale County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lauderdale County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Lauderdale County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in St. Florian since 2015; patterns below come from Lauderdale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-184 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-11 (1), CR-323 (1) and SR-133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for St. Florian fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-184, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-184 | 3 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| CR-323 | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 37 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Florence Blvd | 25 |
| Al-20 | 22 |
| Helton Drive | 14 |
| Cox Creek Pkwy | 14 |
| Al-64 | 13 |
| Al-101 | 11 |
St. Florian at a glance
| Population | 717 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35634) | $71,452 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35634) | $264,731 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 34 | +7% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 35 | +3% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Florian
How many truck crashes happen in St. Florian?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 201 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in St. Florian?
Since 2015, SR-184 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of St. Florian: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Florian?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in St. Florian?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How does St. Florian compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in St. Florian?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.