ZIP 36738 (Faunsdale, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36738: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marengo 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
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 |
Marengo County sits below Alabama 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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
Within this area, Us-Sr 8 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-80 (2), SR-25 (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36738 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along Us-Sr 8; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marengo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 8 | 4 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 |
ZIP 36738 at a glance
| Population | 747 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,583 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36738
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36738?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marengo County (164 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36738?
Us-Sr 8 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36738 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36738?
May has the most truck crashes in Marengo County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36738?
Since 2015, Marengo County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36738 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 123.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marengo County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36738?
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.