Cullman, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cullman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cullman compares with Alabama
Cullman against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cullman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cullman | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.9 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Cullman sits below Alabama on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Cullman: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.3% in Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 256 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cullman since 2015: 118 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cullman since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (6), SR-157 (6), SR-69 (2), SR-91 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cullman since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cullman fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Alabama; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cullman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-157 | 6 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| SR-91 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| CR-222 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cullman) |
|---|---|
| Al-157 | 59 |
| I-65 | 17 |
| 4Th St Sw | 16 |
| Cherokee Ave Sw | 15 |
| US-278 | 14 |
| 2Nd Ave Nw | 14 |
| 2Nd Ave Sw | 12 |
| 3Rd St Se | 8 |
Cullman at a glance
| Population | 20,239 |
| Land area | 22.8 sq mi |
| Density | 887 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cullman 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 | 1 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +1405% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 23 | +77% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 23 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cullman
How many truck accidents are there in Cullman?
256 truck crashes have been reported in Cullman since 2015, with 10 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cullman?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Cullman happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cullman?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cullman since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cullman compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cullman has 106.9 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cullman?
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.