ZIP 36742 (Gallion, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36742: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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.
What stands out in Marengo County: 10.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marengo County. They injured 164 people and killed 26.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36742 is Us-Sr 8, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come East Fulton St (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-28 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36742 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marengo County.
- Look at alternatives to Us-Sr 8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| East Fulton St | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-28 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| US-80 | 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 |
ZIP 36742 at a glance
| Population | 2,656 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,231 |
| Median home value | $158,268 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36742
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36742?
Marengo County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36742?
NHTSA data shows Us-Sr 8 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36742 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36742?
May has the most truck crashes in Marengo County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36742?
Since 2015, Marengo County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36742 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 36742?
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.