ZIP 36782 (Sweet Water, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36782: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Marengo County is lower 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.
Marengo County at a glance: 10.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Marengo County has recorded 269 truck crashes since 2015, with 164 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36782 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-10 (1) and US-43 (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 36782 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-10 | 1 |
| US-43 | 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 36782 at a glance
| Population | 1,850 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,429 |
| Median home value | $67,810 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36782
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36782?
269 truck crashes have been reported in Marengo County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 164 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36782?
The worst month is May: 11.2% of truck crashes in Marengo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36782?
Since 2015, Marengo County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36782 compare with Alabama?
Marengo County records 123.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36782?
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.