Courtland, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Courtland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Courtland and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
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 |
It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 202 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
Courtland had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lawrence County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Courtland since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-157 (4), SR-20 (4) and CR-217 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Courtland fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| CR-217 | 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 |
Courtland at a glance
| Population | 593 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 201 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35618) | $50,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35618) | $95,794 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Courtland
How many truck accidents are there in Courtland?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (202 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Courtland?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Courtland?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Courtland compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Courtland?
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.