As the highway descends Lookout Mountain, within the Fort Payne city limits, it makes a 90-degree right turn at the foot of the mountain. Numerous trucks descending this route have suffered brake failure and wrecked at this turn as a result, causing numerous fatalities.
Descending Lookout Mountain, the highway enters the city limits of Fort Payne and turns sharply right at its foot. Unfortunately, many trucks have lost control and crashed at this treacherous turn, resulting in a high number of fatalities.