Shorter, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shorter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shorter and Macon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Macon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 722 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Alabama
Macon County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 334.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 39.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Macon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Macon County: 39.7% share of truck crashes after dark (Alabama: 23.7%).
Overview
Macon County has recorded 722 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Shorter had 21 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Macon County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of Shorter with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-110 (2), SR-126 (2) and CR-VAUGHN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Shorter fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-110 | 2 |
| SR-126 | 2 |
| CR-VAUGHN Rd | 1 |
| Emerald Mountain Expressway | 1 |
| Us-Sr 126 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 613 |
| US-80 | 36 |
| US-29 | 10 |
| Al-81 | 6 |
| Al-186 | 6 |
| Al-229 | 2 |
| County Road 40 | 2 |
| Cr-10 | 2 |
Shorter at a glance
| Population | 366 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 81 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36075) | $53,505 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36075) | $139,091 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 31 | +59% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 43 | +38% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 68 | +57% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shorter
How common are truck crashes in Shorter?
722 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 282 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Shorter?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shorter since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shorter?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in March, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shorter?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Macon County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Shorter compared with Alabama?
Macon County records 334.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shorter?
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.