About Us

Low Clearance Map offers the most accurate and comprehensive low-clearance hazard data, featuring over 18,000 validated entries across the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom. With Hazard Headings to reduce false alerts and individual subscriptions for route-specific hazard identification, it’s the ultimate tool for safe and efficient navigation. Commercial access via API or CSV download is also available.
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What Will You Get With a Subscription?

For just $4.99 per month, Low Clearance Map provides online routing tailored to your tall vehicle. Avoid costly accidents with real-time hazard identification and our comprehensive low-clearance database. Cancel anytime.

Unlimited Use

Enjoy unrestricted access to our comprehensive low-clearance hazard database. Whether you’re planning routes or managing a fleet, this feature ensures seamless navigation with no limitations—keeping you safe, efficient, and worry-free on every journey.

Largest Online Database

Low Clearance Map boasts the largest and most accurate low-clearance hazard database, featuring over 17,000 validated entries—more than double the size of most competitors. Built with advanced data science and rigorous validation, it’s the trusted choice for reliable navigation and peace of mind.

Hazard Headings

Exclusive to Low Clearance Map, the Hazard Headings feature provides directional data for every hazard, ensuring alerts are precise and relevant to your route. No other service offers this level of accuracy, making Low Clearance Map the safest and most efficient choice for tall vehicle navigation.

Structures On/Along Route

Low Clearance Map uniquely identifies low-clearance structures both on your route and alongside/under it, providing unparalleled insight to keep you informed and safe. This exclusive feature ensures that no potential hazards are overlooked, making Low Clearance Map the most comprehensive solution for tall vehicle navigation.

Easy to Use Interface

Simply input the height of your vehicle or trailer to map all low-clearance structures along your route.

Crowd-Sourced Power

Low Clearance Map harnesses the power of crowd-sourcing to continually improve and validate its database. This collaborative approach ensures the most up-to-date and accurate low-clearance hazard information, making it a trusted resource that grows stronger with every user contribution.

Our Process

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  • Identify reliable federal, state, provincial and local databases.
  • Scrape data.
  • Clean and align data to LCM data standards.
  • Manually validate each point to confirm accuracy.
  • Annotate with hazard headings.
  • Routinely update database.
  • Supplement with validated crowd-sourced structures.

Who Low Clearance Map Is For

Low Clearance Map serves a diverse range of users, from truck drivers and RV owners to fleet managers and logistics coordinators. With features like Hazard Headings and precise hazard data, it’s trusted by professionals and travelers alike. Even application developers leverage its robust API to build innovative navigation tools, making Low Clearance Map the go-to solution for safe and efficient tall vehicle travel.

Truckers

Truck drivers rely on Low Clearance Map to navigate safely and efficiently while avoiding costly delays or accidents caused by low-clearance hazards. Facing tight deadlines and the stress of long hauls, they value reliable, real-time data to ensure their routes are clear of unexpected obstacles.

Fleet Managers

Fleet managers oversee the safety and efficiency of multiple vehicles. They use Low Clearance Map to provide their drivers with accurate hazard information, reduce risks, and maintain compliance with height restrictions. Managing large fleets means they prioritize tools that simplify route planning and enhance operational safety.

RV Owners

RV owners, often less experienced with tall vehicle navigation, turn to Low Clearance Map for peace of mind during their travels. They seek safe, scenic routes and clear hazard alerts, ensuring their trips are stress-free and enjoyable without the worry of encountering low-clearance obstacles.

App Developers

Developers integrating Low Clearance Map’s data into navigation or logistics applications benefit from our comprehensive API. They value accurate hazard information, such as Hazard Headings and directional data, to create user-friendly tools that enhance safety and efficiency for their clients.

Commercial Access

Low Clearance Map offers flexible commercial access options, including API integration and CSV downloads, to meet the needs of businesses managing tall vehicle navigation. Whether you're a fleet manager, logistics coordinator, or application developer, our tools provide seamless access to the most comprehensive low-clearance hazard data available, ensuring safety and efficiency at scale.

Comprehensive API Suite

Low Clearance Map’s Commercial API offers versatile endpoints to meet your specific needs. Access low-clearance data by country or state, find hazards within a custom radius, or identify bridges directly along your route. These endpoints provide precise, scalable solutions, making it easy to integrate essential hazard information into any navigation or logistics platform.

CSV Download Option

For users who need access to the comprehensive Low Clearance Map database but cannot use an API, the CSV Download option is the perfect solution. With detailed, up-to-date hazard data available in an easy-to-use format, it’s ideal for offline use, integration into custom systems, or manual route planning. Reliable data, without the need for API integration. Quarterly updates are available.

Hazard Headings

Low Clearance Map’s Hazard Headings revolutionize tall vehicle navigation by eliminating false positive alerts. This feature uses a unique format—list pairs like [180, 360]—to specify the compass headings directly underneath each low-clearance structure. With this directional data, you receive only the most relevant alerts, ensuring safer and more efficient route planning for every journey.