Linden, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linden and Marengo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marengo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 269 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marengo County compares with Alabama
Marengo County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marengo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marengo County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.3 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Marengo County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Marengo County: 10.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 269 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marengo County since 2015: 164 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Linden since 2015; patterns below come from Marengo County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linden since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-28 (2), SR-69 (1) and Us-Sr 13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for Linden fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marengo County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marengo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marengo County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 83 |
| US-43 | 42 |
| Al-10 | 34 |
| Al-28 | 18 |
| Al-25 | 11 |
| Al-69 | 8 |
| Al Highway 10 | 6 |
| Al Hwy 25 | 5 |
Linden at a glance
| Population | 1,815 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 507 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36748) | $42,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36748) | $90,592 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marengo 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 | 19 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +4% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | +0% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linden
How common are truck crashes in Linden?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marengo County (164 injured, 26 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Linden?
May has the most truck crashes in Marengo County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Linden?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marengo County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Linden compare with Alabama?
Marengo County records 123.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Linden?
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.