ZIP 35648 (Lexington, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35648: 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). It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 24 crashes involve a garbage truck (15 since 2015), vs 2.3% across 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
Truck crashes peak in June (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35648 is SR-64, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-108 (1), SR-227 (1) and US-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35648 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-64 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-64 | 2 |
| CR-108 | 1 |
| SR-227 | 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 35648 at a glance
| Population | 3,128 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,500 |
| Median home value | $174,994 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 35. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35648
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35648?
Lauderdale County has had 397 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35648?
NHTSA data shows SR-64 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35648 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35648?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in June, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 35648?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35648 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 35648?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.