ZIP 36869 (Phenix City, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36869: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Russell County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 36869: US-80 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36869 since 2015.
Overview
Russell County has recorded 761 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36869 is US-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us-Sr 8 (3), CR-298 (2) and SR-520 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 36869 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-80, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| Turner Road | 1 |
| US-27 | 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 36869 at a glance
| Population | 21,518 |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,061 |
| Median home value | $129,228 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36869
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 36869?
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 36869?
US-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36869 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 36869?
Truck crashes in Russell County peak in August, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36869?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Russell County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36869 compare with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 112.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Russell County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36869?
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.