ZIP 36863 (Lanett, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36863: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chambers 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
7 of 357 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Alabama
Chambers County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Alabama, Chambers County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Chambers County: 1.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Overview
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chambers County. They injured 149 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-85 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-50 (2), CR-83 (1) and SR-103 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36863 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County.
- Check whether your routes use I-85, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Alabama.
- With 1.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Alabama), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 6 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-83 | 1 |
| SR-103 | 1 |
| US-29 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-85 | 155 |
| US-431 | 40 |
| Al-50 | 27 |
| Al-77 | 7 |
| US-29 | 7 |
| Veterans Memorial Pkwy | 6 |
| Cr-278 | 6 |
| 20Th Ave | 5 |
ZIP 36863 at a glance
| Population | 11,919 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,130 |
| Median home value | $117,405 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 19 | -2% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 33 | +36% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36863
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36863?
Since 2015, 357 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chambers County (149 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36863?
I-85 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36863 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36863?
October has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36863?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Chambers County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 36863 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 92.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chambers County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36863?
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.