ZIP 36740 (Forkland, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36740: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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 521 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Alabama
Greene County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Greene County has lower values than Alabama for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Greene County at a glance: 1 in 233 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 521 truck crashes since 2015, with 233 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36740 happened on East Fulton St (1) and US-43 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36740 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| East Fulton St | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-59 | 404 |
| Al-14 | 29 |
| US-11 | 21 |
| US-43 | 15 |
| Al-39 | 9 |
| Alabama Highway 14 | 4 |
| Cr-20 | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 59 | 4 |
ZIP 36740 at a glance
| Population | 936 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,737 |
| Median home value | $82,540 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 28 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 32 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +16% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 38 | +2% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36740
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36740?
Since 2015, 521 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (233 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36740?
March has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36740?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36740 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 594.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 36740?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.