Fruithurst, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fruithurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fruithurst and Cleburne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cleburne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 615 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne County compares with Alabama
Cleburne County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 328.7 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 85% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 50% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 38.4% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Cleburne County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Cleburne County: 1.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 615 truck crashes since 2015, with 299 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Fruithurst since 2015, this page uses Cleburne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Fruithurst with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-78 (2), CR-104 (1) and J Davis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for Fruithurst fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleburne County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.6% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| CR-104 | 1 |
| J Davis Rd | 1 |
| SR-0008 | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 465 |
| US-431 | 41 |
| Al-46 | 22 |
| US-78 | 20 |
| Al-9 | 13 |
| SR-431 | 11 |
| Cr-49 | 9 |
| SR-46 | 3 |
Fruithurst at a glance
| Population | 255 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 255 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36269) | $44,618 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | 27 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 35 | +32% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 43 | +21% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 56 | +31% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fruithurst
How many truck accidents are there in Fruithurst?
Since 2015, 615 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (299 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fruithurst?
I-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fruithurst since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fruithurst?
The worst month is August: 11.2% of truck crashes in Cleburne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fruithurst?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleburne County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fruithurst compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleburne County has 328.7 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fruithurst?
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.