ZIP 36362 (Fort Novosel, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36362: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dale 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
8 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dale County compares with Alabama
Dale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.5 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Dale County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 36362: Us-Sr 53 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36362: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dale County. They injured 188 people and killed 16.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Us-Sr 53 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36362 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-27 (1), US-231 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36362 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dale County.
- Check whether your routes use Us-Sr 53, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 53 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dale County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 202 |
| US-84 | 15 |
| Al-27 | 14 |
| Al-134 | 10 |
| Al-123 | 8 |
| Cr-36 | 8 |
| Al-167 | 7 |
| SR-231 | 6 |
ZIP 36362 at a glance
| Population | 4,705 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,541 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dale 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +53% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 27 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 34 | +25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36362
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36362?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dale County (188 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36362?
Since 2015, Us-Sr 53 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36362: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36362?
November has the most truck crashes in Dale County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36362?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dale County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36362 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 66.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dale County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36362?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.