ZIP 36744 (Greensboro, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36744: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hale 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
6 of 175 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Alabama
Hale County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Hale County sits below Alabama on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hale County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 175 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hale County since 2015: 99 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% 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 36744 happened on SR-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36744 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| Al-69 | 52 |
| Al-14 | 15 |
| Al Highway 69 | 13 |
| US-80 | 11 |
| Al-61 | 9 |
| Cr-29 | 9 |
| Al-60 | 7 |
| Cr-64 | 6 |
ZIP 36744 at a glance
| Population | 5,491 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,518 |
| Median home value | $130,360 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36744
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36744?
Hale County has had 175 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 99 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36744?
January has the most truck crashes in Hale County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36744?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hale County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36744 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Hale County has 98.6 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36744?
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.