West Point, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point and Cullman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cullman County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 1,242 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cullman County compares with Alabama
Cullman County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cullman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cullman County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.4 | 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 | 0.41 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 23.7% | 24.8% | same |
Cullman County has lower values than Alabama for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Cullman County at a glance: 1 in 167 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.3% for Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cullman County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 48 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
West Point had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cullman County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Alabama: 0.8%).
Where crashes happen
SR-157 leads within 10 miles of West Point with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-65 (6), CR-1107 (1) and CR-1435 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for West Point fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-157 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cullman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-157 | 9 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| CR-1107 | 1 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| CR-222 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cullman County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 502 |
| US-278 | 103 |
| Al-157 | 102 |
| Al-69 | 101 |
| Al-91 | 49 |
| US-31 | 34 |
| 4Th St Sw | 17 |
| Cherokee Ave Sw | 15 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 654 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 35179) | $72,956 |
| Median home value (ZIP 35179) | $179,288 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cullman 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 | 78 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 100 | +29% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 88 | -12% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 106 | +21% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 106. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Point
How many truck accidents are there in West Point?
1,242 truck crashes have been reported in Cullman County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 517 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Point?
SR-157 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Point since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Point?
July has the most truck crashes in Cullman County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Point?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cullman County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in West Point compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cullman County has 115.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in West Point?
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.