ZIP 35058 (Cullman, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35058: 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 runs above Alabama on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 ZIP 35058 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-91 (3), SR-69 (2) and US-278 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Alabama: 2.3%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 35058 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-157; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 | 4 |
| SR-91 | 3 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| US-278 | 2 |
| CR-1435 | 1 |
| I-65 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 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 35058 at a glance
| Population | 11,545 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,146 |
| Median home value | $212,139 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 35058
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 35058?
Cullman County has had 1,242 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 517 people and killing 48.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 35058?
SR-157 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 35058 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35058?
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 35058?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Cullman County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 35058 compared with Alabama?
Cullman County records 115.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 80.8 across Alabama.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 35058?
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.