ZIP 36046 (Lapine, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crenshaw 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
1 of 127 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crenshaw County compares with Alabama
Crenshaw County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crenshaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crenshaw County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 76% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Crenshaw County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Crenshaw County: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Crenshaw County has recorded 127 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% 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 36046 is US-331, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-65 (1), SR-97 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36046 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-331 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Crenshaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-331 | 3 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crenshaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-331 | 49 |
| Al-97 | 11 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Al-10 | 4 |
| Cr-50 | 3 |
| Cr-4 | 3 |
| Cr-11 | 3 |
| Al-189 | 2 |
ZIP 36046 at a glance
| Population | 1,371 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,974 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crenshaw 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +31% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36046
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36046?
Since 2015, 127 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crenshaw County (62 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36046?
NHTSA data shows US-331 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36046 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36046?
March has the most truck crashes in Crenshaw County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36046?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crenshaw County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36046 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 83.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crenshaw County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36046?
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.