ZIP 36759 (Marion Junction, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36759: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas 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
8 of 441 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Alabama
Dallas County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.6 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Dallas County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Dallas County at a glance: 2.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallas County. They injured 301 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% 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 36759 is SR-5, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-12 (1), SR-22 (1) and US-80 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36759 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.3% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-12 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 127 |
| Al-41 | 40 |
| Al-5 | 30 |
| Highland Ave | 27 |
| Al-22 | 22 |
| Al-14 | 20 |
| Highland Avenue | 16 |
| Al-219 | 14 |
ZIP 36759 at a glance
| Population | 1,166 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $30,441 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 30 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +19% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | -3% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 37 | +8% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36759
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36759?
Since 2015, 441 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (301 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36759?
NHTSA data shows SR-5 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36759 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36759?
August has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36759?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36759 compare with Alabama?
Dallas County records 110.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36759?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.