Moulton, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moulton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moulton 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
Lawrence County has recorded 380 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 54 truck crashes were reported in Moulton since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
Within this area, SR-157 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-24 (4), SR-36 (3) and CR-217 (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 Moulton fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| SR-24 | 4 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| CR-217 | 1 |
| CR-87 | 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 |
Moulton at a glance
| Population | 3,408 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 569 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35650) | $67,416 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35650) | $174,457 |
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 Moulton
How many truck accidents are there in Moulton?
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 Moulton?
Since 2015, SR-157 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moulton: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moulton?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moulton?
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 Moulton 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 Moulton?
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.