ZIP 36793 (Lawley, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36793: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bibb 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
4 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bibb County compares with Alabama
Bibb County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bibb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bibb County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.9% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Bibb County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Bibb County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bibb County. They injured 146 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Us-Sr 6 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36793 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36793 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bibb County.
- Check whether your routes use Us-Sr 6, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Alabama; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bibb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 6 | 3 |
| US-82 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bibb County) |
|---|---|
| Al-5 | 102 |
| US-82 | 51 |
| Al-25 | 27 |
| Al 5 | 17 |
| Al 25 | 9 |
| US-11 | 8 |
| Al-139 | 7 |
| Vance Blocton Road | 3 |
ZIP 36793 at a glance
| Population | 660 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,208 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bibb 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 | 11 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -3% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 19 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +10% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36793
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36793?
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bibb County (146 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36793?
Since 2015, Us-Sr 6 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36793: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36793?
The worst month is August: 13.7% of truck crashes in Bibb County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36793?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Bibb County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36793 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Bibb County has 106.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36793?
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.