ZIP 36748 (Linden, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36748: 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. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36748 since 2015: SR-28 (2), SR-69 (1) and Us-Sr 13 (1). No single road stands out.
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 36748 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 |
ZIP 36748 at a glance
| Population | 2,522 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,826 |
| Median home value | $90,592 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36748
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36748?
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marengo County (164 injured, 26 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36748?
May has the most truck crashes in Marengo County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36748?
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 ZIP 36748 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 36748?
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.