ZIP 36784 (Thomasville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36784: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clarke 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
5 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clarke County compares with Alabama
Clarke County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clarke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Clarke County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.8 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Compared with Alabama, Clarke County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clarke County: 5.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clarke County. They injured 195 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36784 happened on CR-44 (1), CR-48 (1), SR-13 (1) and Us-Sr 13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 36784 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarke County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, 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 Clarke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-44 | 1 |
| CR-48 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clarke County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 109 |
| US-84 | 73 |
| Al-13 | 21 |
| SR-43 | 18 |
| Al-5 | 13 |
| Al-69 | 11 |
| Industrial Road | 8 |
| Walker Springs Road | 7 |
ZIP 36784 at a glance
| Population | 5,835 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,434 |
| Median home value | $109,771 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clarke 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 | 21 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 32 | +4% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 32 | +0% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 32 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36784
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36784?
361 truck crashes have been reported in Clarke County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 195 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36784?
Truck crashes in Clarke County peak in June, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36784?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clarke County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 36784 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clarke County has 146.8 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36784?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.