ZIP 35057 (Cullman, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35057: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Cullman County at a glance: 1 in 167 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.3% in 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 0.8% in Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 35057 is SR-157, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-65 (6), CR-1107 (1) and CR-1435 (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 35057 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-157, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
ZIP 35057 at a glance
| Population | 14,730 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,781 |
| Median home value | $206,780 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 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 35057
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35057?
1,242 truck crashes have been reported in Cullman County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 517 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 35057?
Since 2015, SR-157 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35057: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 35057?
July has the most truck crashes in Cullman County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 35057?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cullman County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 35057 compare with Alabama for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 115.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cullman County, vs 80.8 for Alabama.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 35057?
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.