Hatton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hatton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hatton 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 380 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hatton since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hatton is SR-157, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (1) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Hatton fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-157; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 | 6 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 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 |
Hatton at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35672) | $61,925 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35672) | $147,929 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hatton
How many truck accidents are there in Hatton?
380 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 202 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hatton?
SR-157 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hatton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hatton?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hatton?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hatton compared 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 Hatton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.