Lawrence County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence 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
9 of 380 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Alabama
Lawrence County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lawrence County: 2.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Police reported 380 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lawrence County is SR-157, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-20 (4), SR-24 (4) and SR-36 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Lawrence County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-157, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- 2.2% 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
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 9 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-217 | 1 |
| CR-87 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| Al-157 | 79 |
| Al-20 | 68 |
| Al-24 | 62 |
| Al-33 | 22 |
| Al-101 | 10 |
| Al Hwy 157 | 9 |
| Us Alt 72 | 7 |
| Al-36 | 7 |
Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 33,567 |
| Land area | 690.7 sq mi |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,867 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 27 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 36 | +33% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | -4% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 30 | -13% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence County
How many truck accidents are there in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County has had 380 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 202 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, SR-157 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lawrence County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrence County?
September has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does Lawrence County compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lawrence 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.