ZIP 36870 (Phenix City, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 36870: 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 has lower values than Alabama for 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 36870: US-80 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 36870 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
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 36870 is US-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-280 (3), Us-Sr 8 (3) and CR-298 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 27 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.3% across 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 36870 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-80 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-80 | 4 |
| US-280 | 3 |
| Us-Sr 8 | 3 |
| CR-298 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| CR-2071 11Th St | 1 |
| CR-249 | 1 |
| River Rd | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-219 | 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 36870 at a glance
| Population | 17,951 |
| Density | 292 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,500 |
| Median home value | $192,340 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 36870
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 36870?
Lee County has had 1,326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 569 people and killing 29.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 36870?
US-80 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 36870 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 36870?
August has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 36870?
Since 2015, Lee County has reported 27 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 36870 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Lee County has 60.1 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 36870?
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.