ZIP 36830 (Auburn, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lee 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
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. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 36830: I-85 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36830 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
I-85 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 36830 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-80 (2), Us-Sr 8 (2) and CR-61 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36830 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.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.1% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 5 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 2 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
| Cunningham Dr | 1 |
| Old Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 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 |
ZIP 36830 at a glance
| Population | 49,292 |
| Density | 174 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,188 |
| Median home value | $366,225 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 36830?
Since 2015, 1,326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (569 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36830?
I-85 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36830 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36830?
August has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36830?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36830 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36830?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.