ZIP 35055 (Cullman, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35055: 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 sits below Alabama on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 2.3% across Alabama.
Overview
Police reported 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cullman County since 2015: 517 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Alabama.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35055 happened on I-65 (4), SR-157 (4), SR-91 (4), SR-69 (2) and US-278 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 35055 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-157 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 4 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| CR-222 | 1 |
| CR-648 | 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 35055 at a glance
| Population | 23,115 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,405 |
| Median home value | $218,757 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 106 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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 35055
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35055?
Since 2015, 1,242 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cullman County (517 injured, 48 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 35055?
Truck crashes in Cullman County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35055?
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 35055 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 ZIP 35055?
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.