ZIP 36043 (Hope Hull, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36043: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lowndes 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 of 385 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lowndes County compares with Alabama
Lowndes County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lowndes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lowndes County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 339.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Lowndes County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lowndes County: 1.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 385 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lowndes County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% 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 36043 is I-65, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Selma Hwy (3), US-80 (3) and CR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36043 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 7 |
| Selma Hwy | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| Hyundai Blvd | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lowndes County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 216 |
| US-80 | 74 |
| Al-97 | 17 |
| Al-21 | 14 |
| US-31 | 9 |
| Cr-6 | 7 |
| Tyson Road | 4 |
| Cr-37 | 3 |
ZIP 36043 at a glance
| Population | 3,239 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,571 |
| Median home value | $197,931 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lowndes 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 | 17 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 21 | +26% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 25 | +17% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +43% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36043
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36043?
385 truck crashes have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 169 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36043?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36043: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36043?
December has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36043?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lowndes County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36043 compared with Alabama?
Lowndes County records 339.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36043?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.