ZIP 36785 (Tyler, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36785: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36785 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lowndes County.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 1.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment 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) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 5 |
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 36785 at a glance
| Population | 1,139 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,619 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 36785
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36785?
Since 2015, 385 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lowndes County (169 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36785?
US-80 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36785 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36785?
December has the most truck crashes in Lowndes County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36785?
Since 2015, Lowndes County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36785 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lowndes County has 339.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36785?
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.