ZIP 36370 (Pansey, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36370: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
19 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Alabama
Houston County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 47% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Houston County has lower values than Alabama for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Houston County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 374 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.2% 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 36370 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-370 (1), SR-52 (1), SR-70 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36370 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-370 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Ross Clark Circle | 131 |
| Ross Clark Cir | 116 |
| Montgomery Hwy | 56 |
| US-231 | 46 |
| Montgomery Highway | 38 |
| US-84 | 38 |
| South Oates Street | 31 |
| S Oates St | 23 |
ZIP 36370 at a glance
| Population | 894 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,765 |
| Median home value | $113,408 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 44 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 63 | +43% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 69 | +10% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | +11% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36370
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36370?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (374 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36370?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36370?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Houston County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36370 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Houston County has 72.3 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36370?
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.