Lee County, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Alabama
Lee County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 35% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
Lee County at a glance: 1.9× fatal truck crashes in Lee County per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.0).
Overview
Lee County has recorded 1,326 truck crashes since 2015, with 569 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-85 leads in Lee County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-280 (3), CR-298 (2) and CR-249 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (11%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-85 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lee County.
- With 1.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 9 |
| US-280 | 3 |
| CR-298 | 2 |
| CR-249 | 1 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
| Cunningham Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Old Columbus | 1 |
| Old Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 487 |
| US-280 | 158 |
| Columbus Parkway | 55 |
| Gateway Drive | 33 |
| Al-51 | 28 |
| Marvyn Parkway | 26 |
| US-431 | 23 |
| Birmingham Highway | 22 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 187,847 |
| Land area | 607.6 sq mi |
| Density | 309 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,649 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 42 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 70 | +67% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 89 | +27% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 117 | +32% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
ZIP codes in Lee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How many truck crashes happen in Lee County?
1,326 truck crashes have been reported in Lee County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 569 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lee County?
Since 2015, I-85 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lee County: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lee County?
August has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lee County?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lee County compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lee County?
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.