North Courtland, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Courtland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North 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 |
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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in North Courtland since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of North Courtland happened on SR-157 (4), SR-20 (4), CR-217 (1) and US-72 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 North Courtland fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-72 | 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 |
North Courtland at a glance
| Population | 491 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 742 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 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Courtland
How many truck crashes happen in North Courtland?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (202 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in North Courtland?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Courtland?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does North Courtland compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 97.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Courtland?
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.