Lynn, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lynn and Winston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winston County compares with Alabama
Winston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Winston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 15.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Winston County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Winston County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Winston County has recorded 155 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Lynn since 2015, this page uses Winston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-13 leads within 10 miles of Lynn with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-22 (2), US-278 (1) and Us-Sr 74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for Lynn fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-13; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Winston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| I-22 | 2 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winston County) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 35 |
| Al-13 | 26 |
| Al-195 | 23 |
| Cr-41 | 8 |
| Al-243 | 6 |
| Al-129 | 4 |
| SR-278 | 3 |
| SR-195 | 3 |
Lynn at a glance
| Population | 628 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35575) | $45,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35575) | $69,278 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Winston 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | -25% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 14 | -26% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | -9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lynn
How many truck crashes happen in Lynn?
Winston County has had 155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lynn?
NHTSA data shows SR-13 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lynn since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lynn?
April has the most truck crashes in Winston County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lynn?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Winston County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Lynn compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 56.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winston County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lynn?
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.