Fort Deposit, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Deposit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Deposit and Lowndes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lowndes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Alabama
Lowndes County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 339.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Lowndes County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lowndes County at a glance: 1.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Lowndes County has recorded 385 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Fort Deposit since 2015, this page uses Lowndes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Fort Deposit with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Fort Deposit fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 216 |
| US-80 | 74 |
| Al-97 | 17 |
| Al-21 | 14 |
| US-31 | 9 |
| Cr-6 | 7 |
| Tyson Road | 4 |
| Cr-37 | 3 |
Fort Deposit at a glance
| Population | 1,122 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36032) | $35,256 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36032) | $82,236 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +43% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Deposit
How many truck accidents are there in Fort Deposit?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 169 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fort Deposit?
I-65 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fort Deposit since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Deposit?
The worst month is December: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Deposit?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Deposit compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 339.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Deposit?
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.