ZIP 36867 (Phenix City, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36867: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Russell 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
16 of 761 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Russell County compares with Alabama
Russell County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Russell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Russell County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Russell County has lower values than Alabama for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 36867: US-80 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36867: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Russell County has recorded 761 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Us-Sr 8 (3), CR-298 (2) and SR-520 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36867 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Russell County.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Russell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 4 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| CR-298 | 2 |
| SR-520 | 2 |
| US-280 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-2109 Forest Rd | 1 |
| CR-249 | 1 |
| CR-263500 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Russell County) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 141 |
| US-80 | 89 |
| US-280 | 68 |
| Us Highway 280/431 | 54 |
| Al-165 | 51 |
| Us-280/431 | 32 |
| Al-169 | 17 |
| 4Th Avenue | 12 |
ZIP 36867 at a glance
| Population | 22,821 |
| Density | 701 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,026 |
| Median home value | $198,668 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Russell 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 | 37 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 67 | +81% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 60 | -11% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 61 | +2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 61 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36867
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36867?
Since 2015, 761 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Russell County (429 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 36867?
Since 2015, US-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36867: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 36867?
Truck crashes in Russell County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 36867?
Since 2015, Russell County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 36867 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Russell County has 112.2 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 36867?
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.