Gordonville, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gordonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gordonville 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Lowndes County is lower on 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 169 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gordonville since 2015, this page uses Lowndes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gordonville is US-80, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-21 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Gordonville fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
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 |
Gordonville at a glance
| Population | 224 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36040) | $37,872 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36040) | $73,360 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gordonville
How many truck accidents are there in Gordonville?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (169 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gordonville?
NHTSA data shows US-80 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gordonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gordonville?
December has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gordonville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gordonville compare with Alabama?
Lowndes County records 339.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gordonville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.