ZIP 36047 (Letohatchee, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36047: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Lowndes County is lower on 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.
The headline for Lowndes County: 1.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lowndes County. They injured 169 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36047 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-6 (1), SR-21 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36047 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.7% 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
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 Lowndes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 5 |
| CR-6 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 36047 at a glance
| Population | 1,074 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,441 |
| Median home value | $174,074 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36047?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (169 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36047?
I-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36047 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36047?
The worst month is December: 13.8% of truck crashes in Lowndes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36047?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36047 compare with Alabama?
Lowndes County records 339.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36047?
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.