ZIP 36344 (Hartford, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36344: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Geneva 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
4 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Geneva County compares with Alabama
Geneva County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Geneva County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Geneva County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 24% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.3% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Geneva County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Geneva County: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Geneva County has recorded 158 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36344 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-167 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36344 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Geneva County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-167 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Geneva County) |
|---|---|
| Al-52 | 54 |
| Al-167 | 10 |
| Al-103 | 7 |
| Al-153 | 4 |
| Cr-49 | 4 |
| W State Highway 52 | 3 |
| East Maple Ave | 3 |
| Cr-9 | 3 |
ZIP 36344 at a glance
| Population | 5,405 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,377 |
| Median home value | $171,860 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Geneva 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +24% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36344
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36344?
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Geneva County (56 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36344?
Truck crashes in Geneva County peak in February, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36344?
Since 2015, Geneva County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36344 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Geneva County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36344?
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.