ZIP 35673 (Trinity, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35673: 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 |
It runs above Alabama on 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
Police reported 380 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 202 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35673 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-20 (3), SR-24 (3), CR-217 (1), CR-87 (1) and SR-157 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter 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-20 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 3 |
| CR-217 | 1 |
| CR-87 | 1 |
| SR-157 | 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 35673 at a glance
| Population | 7,250 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,842 |
| Median home value | $201,299 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 27 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35673
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35673?
380 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 202 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35673?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in September, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35673?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35673 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 97.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35673?
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.