ZIP 36345 (Headland, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36345: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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
2 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Alabama
Henry County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Henry County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Alabama on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Henry County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36345 since 2015: CR-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36345 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 52 |
| Al-10 | 8 |
| Al-134 | 6 |
| Cr-97 | 3 |
| Al-173 | 2 |
| Al-27 | 2 |
| Cr-40 | 2 |
| Cr-99 | 2 |
ZIP 36345 at a glance
| Population | 8,689 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,453 |
| Median home value | $217,805 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +29% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +29% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | -10% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36345
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36345?
121 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 38 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36345?
The worst month is June: 14.0% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36345?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36345 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Henry County records 58.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36345?
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.