ZIP 35019 (Baileyton, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cullman 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
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Cullman County: 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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
SR-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35019 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-67 (2), CR-EDDY Scant City Rd (1) and CR-RUTH Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.3% across Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35019 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cullman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-67 | 2 |
| CR-EDDY Scant City Rd | 1 |
| CR-RUTH Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
ZIP 35019 at a glance
| Population | 2,197 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Median home value | $139,993 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 106. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35019
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35019?
Cullman County has had 1,242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35019?
Since 2015, SR-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35019: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35019?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Cullman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35019?
Since 2015, Cullman County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 35019 compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cullman County has 115.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35019?
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.