ZIP 35632 (Florence, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35632: 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 sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Lauderdale County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35632 is SR-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-184 (3), SR-2 (2) and CR-323 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35632 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-20 | 4 |
| SR-184 | 3 |
| SR-2 | 2 |
| CR-323 | 1 |
| CR-GOLDEN Rd | 1 |
| Mu-6th St | 1 |
| SR-133 | 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 35632 at a glance
| Population | 1,132 |
| Density | 5,139 per sq mi |
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 35632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35632?
397 truck crashes have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 201 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35632?
SR-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35632 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35632?
June has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35632?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35632 compare 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 35632?
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.