ZIP 35650 (Moulton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35650: 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
Lawrence County has recorded 380 truck crashes since 2015, with 202 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 2.2% 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 35650 is SR-157, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (3), SR-24 (2) and CR-87 (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 35650 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-157, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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-36 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-87 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 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 35650 at a glance
| Population | 13,473 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,416 |
| Median home value | $174,457 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35650
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35650?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (202 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35650?
NHTSA data shows SR-157 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35650 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35650?
September has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35650?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35650 compare with Alabama?
Lawrence County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35650?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.