ZIP 35618 (Courtland, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35618: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 202 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35618 is SR-157, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (4) and CR-217 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35618 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 5 |
| SR-20 | 4 |
| CR-217 | 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 |
ZIP 35618 at a glance
| Population | 1,896 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,750 |
| Median home value | $95,794 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35618
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35618?
380 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 202 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35618?
SR-157 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35618 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35618?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Lawrence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35618?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35618 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35618?
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.