The clearest safety concern along this historic corridor is crime: Lowndes County recorded a violent crime rate of 404.7 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which runs notably higher than the national average. This is a roadside and urban trail, not a remote wilderness setting, so visitors travel through active communities where that elevated rate is a real consideration rather than a background statistic.
When traveling this route, plan your stops during daylight hours and avoid lingering in unlit roadside pull-offs after dark. Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle and use established visitor centers and marked parking areas rather than informal roadside stops. The county also logged 2 tornadoes in the recorded period, so download a weather-alert app before you go and know which sturdy buildings along the route — visitor centers, churches, local businesses — could serve as quick shelter if severe weather develops.
Top recorded hazards in Lowndes County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Tornado 2
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About Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Established by Congress in 1996, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail commemorates the people, events, and route of the 1965 Voting Rights March in Alabama. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Black and White non-violent supporters fought for the right to vote in Central Alabama. Today, you can connect with this history and trace the events of these marches along the 54-mile trail.
Weather
Depending on the season, temperatures can soar from the extremes of heat and humidity in the summer to damp, wet cold temperatures in the winter. During the summer season visitors should wear light, comfortable clothing, shoes and use sunscreen. High temperatures and humidity create higher risk of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. During the fall visitors should have a light jacket available as temperatures can drop suddenly. Winter temperatures can be range from mild to extremely cold.