ZIP 36075 (Shorter, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36075: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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 |
Macon County has lower values than Alabama for 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).
What stands out in Macon County: 39.7% after dark, against 23.7% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 282 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36075 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-110 (3), SR-126 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36075 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 | 3 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
ZIP 36075 at a glance
| Population | 1,580 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,505 |
| Median home value | $139,091 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36075
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36075?
Since 2015, 722 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (282 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36075?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36075 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36075?
March has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36075?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36075 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 334.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36075?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.