Hillsboro, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hillsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hillsboro 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 2.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
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.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Hillsboro since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hillsboro is SR-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-24 (3) 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 Hillsboro fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 4 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| 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 |
Hillsboro at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 215 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35643) | $59,076 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35643) | $124,175 |
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 Hillsboro
How many truck accidents are there in Hillsboro?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (202 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hillsboro?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hillsboro: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsboro?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hillsboro?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hillsboro compare with Alabama?
Lawrence County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hillsboro?
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.