Smiths Station, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smiths Station: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smiths Station and Lee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lee County numbers.
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 |
Lee County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lee County: 1.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 0.8% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 1,326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lee County since 2015: 569 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Smiths Station had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lee County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Smiths Station happened on US-280 (4), US-80 (4), Us-Sr 8 (3), CR-298 (2) and US-431 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
27 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Smiths Station fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-280 | 4 |
| US-80 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| CR-298 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-249 | 1 |
| I-185 | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 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 |
Smiths Station at a glance
| Population | 5,583 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 683 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36877) | $78,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36877) | $217,212 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smiths Station
How many truck crashes happen in Smiths Station?
Lee County has had 1,326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 569 people and killing 29.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Smiths Station?
August has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smiths Station?
27 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Smiths Station compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 60.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lee County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Smiths Station?
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.