ZIP 36373 (Shorterville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36373: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Henry County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Overview
Henry County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 36373.
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 36373 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 36373 at a glance
| Population | 493 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,800 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 36373
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36373?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henry County (38 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36373?
June has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36373?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36373 compare with Alabama?
Henry County records 58.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36373?
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.