ZIP 36783 (Thomaston, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36783: 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.
Marengo County at a glance: 10.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Alabama: 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 269 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marengo County. They injured 164 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36783 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36783 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-25 | 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 36783 at a glance
| Population | 671 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,917 |
| Median home value | $74,491 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 36783
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36783?
Marengo County has had 269 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 26.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36783?
Truck crashes in Marengo County peak in May, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36783?
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 36783 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 123.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marengo County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36783?
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.