ZIP 35630 (Florence, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35630: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lauderdale 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
15 of 397 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Alabama
Lauderdale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Lauderdale County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 24 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Lauderdale County has recorded 397 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35630 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-184 (3), SR-20 (3), SR-2 (2), CR-323 (1) and Mu-6th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35630 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-184 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-323 | 1 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 37 |
| US-43 | 28 |
| Florence Blvd | 25 |
| Al-20 | 22 |
| Helton Drive | 14 |
| Cox Creek Pkwy | 14 |
| Al-64 | 13 |
| Al-101 | 11 |
ZIP 35630 at a glance
| Population | 34,028 |
| Density | 520 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,304 |
| Median home value | $174,812 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 34 | +7% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 35 | +3% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35630
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35630?
Lauderdale County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35630?
June has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35630?
Since 2015, Lauderdale County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35630 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 37.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35630?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.