ZIP 36752 (Lowndesboro, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36752: 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 sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lowndes County at a glance: 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
The worst month is December with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36752 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 6 |
| SR-14 | 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 36752 at a glance
| Population | 896 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,153 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 36752
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36752?
Lowndes County has had 385 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36752?
US-80 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36752 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36752?
December has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36752?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lowndes County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36752 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 36752?
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.