Is Parkers Crossroads safe?
Opelika, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Parkers Crossroads as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Parkers Crossroads
“Go. Parkers Crossroads is a quiet, low-density rural-suburban area in the Opelika perimeter with minimal violent crime and low incident rates. While safe for visitors, the area is largely residential and car-dependent with very few commercial attractions.”
About the area
Parkers Crossroads is a semi-rural residential and commuter junction situated on the outskirts of Opelika in Lee County. The neighborhood is defined by single-family homes on spacious lots, open pastures, and light regional roadway traffic. Visitors will find a tranquil, low-stress environment best navigated by car.
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Suburban
- Rural Fringe
- Low-Density
Walking and biking in Parkers Crossroads
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no protected bike lanes, shared-use paths, or bike-share programs; cyclists must share high-speed, shoulderless rural roads with motor vehicles.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low reported violent crime rate consistent with outer Lee County.
- High rate of single-family homeownership creating a stable residential pocket.
- Quiet environment with negligible foot traffic and minimal street-level disturbances.
Cons
- Completely car-dependent with no sidewalks or streetlights along rural roads.
- Further response times for municipal emergency services compared to central Opelika.
- Sparse commercial presence requiring a drive into downtown Opelika for amenities.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this rural-suburban area, with social services and shelters located in central Opelika and Auburn.
What Parkers Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and clear, with light commuter traffic moving along main regional connector roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with standard residential activity and minimal pedestrian movement.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very dark due to limited municipal streetlighting, but calm and safe overall.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and isolated, with low activity and no significant safety hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit or passenger rail service in this area; Lee-Russell Public Transit (LRPT) provides dial-a-ride demand-response vans with advance booking.
Parking is exceptionally easy, with plentiful free private driveways and wide surface lots at all commercial establishments.
Things to do in Parkers Crossroads
- Take a scenic countryside drive through rural Lee and Chambers County backroads.
- Visit nearby Opelika Municipal Park to see the historic Rocky Brook Rocket miniature train.
- Sample regional southern cooking and farm stands along the Lafayette Parkway corridor.
Local favorites
- Chuck's Bar-B-Que · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.4★ (520)Long-running local joint serving traditional pit-cooked pulled pork, stew, and classic southern sides.
- Mrs. Story's Gourmet Hot Dogs · Fast Food / Hot Dog Stand · 4.7★ (940)Historic walk-up stand along the parkway known for chili dogs, milkshakes, and retro curb service.
- Red Clay Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.6★ (380)Popular taproom in nearby historic Opelika pouring craft beers, ciders, and serving artisanal pizzas.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.