ZIP 35754 (Laceys Spring, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35754: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Alabama
Morgan County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 35754: SR-67 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 35754.
Overview
Police reported 1,313 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morgan County since 2015: 492 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-RUTH Mountain Rd (1), CR-TALUCAH Rd (1) and Mountain Gap Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (20%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35754 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.0% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-RUTH Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-TALUCAH Rd | 1 |
| Mountain Gap Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Wall Triana Hwy | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 289 |
| Al-67 | 195 |
| Al-20 | 155 |
| US-31 | 102 |
| Al-36 | 30 |
| SR-67 | 29 |
| SR-20 | 25 |
| Al Hwy 20 | 18 |
ZIP 35754 at a glance
| Population | 5,556 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,071 |
| Median home value | $173,164 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 54 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 84 | +57% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 90 | +6% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 115 | +28% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35754
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35754?
1,313 truck crashes have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 492 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35754?
SR-67 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35754 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35754?
The worst month is March: 10.1% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35754?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morgan County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 35754 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Morgan County records 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35754?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.