ZIP 35033 (Bremen, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35033: 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 |
Compared with Alabama, Cullman County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Cullman County: 1 in 167 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Cullman County has recorded 1,242 truck crashes since 2015, with 517 people injured and 48 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35033 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (2), SR-69 (2), CR-107 (1) and CR-SIPSEY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Route planning tips for ZIP 35033 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cullman County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-107 | 1 |
| CR-SIPSEY Rd | 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 35033 at a glance
| Population | 3,931 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,139 |
| Median home value | $185,869 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. 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 35033
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 35033?
1,242 truck crashes have been reported in Cullman County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 517 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35033?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Cullman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35033?
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 ZIP 35033 compared with Alabama?
The yearly rate is 115.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cullman County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35033?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.