ZIP 36849 (Auburn University, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36849: 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 |
Lee County sits below Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 36849: I-85 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36849 since 2015.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 1,326 truck crashes since 2015, with 569 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: CR-61 (1), Cunningham Dr (1) and Mu-Old Columbus (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 27 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.3% in 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 ZIP 36849 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-85; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Alabama; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| CR-61 | 1 |
| Cunningham Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Old Columbus | 1 |
| Old Columbus Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-169 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-280 | 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 36849 at a glance
| Population | 5,241 |
| Density | 2,730 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 117 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36849
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36849?
Since 2015, 1,326 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (569 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 36849?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36849 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36849?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Lee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 36849?
Garbage trucks were involved in 27 reported crashes in Lee County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36849 compared 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 36849?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.