ZIP 35077 (Hanceville, AL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 35077: 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. Where it is higher: 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
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 35077 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-222 (1), CR-648 (1) and SR-91 (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 35077 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| CR-222 | 1 |
| CR-648 | 1 |
| SR-91 | 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 35077 at a glance
| Population | 13,107 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,276 |
| Median home value | $153,898 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 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 35077
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 35077?
1,242 truck crashes have been reported in Cullman County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 517 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 35077?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 35077 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 35077?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Cullman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 35077?
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 35077 compared with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Cullman County has 115.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 35077?
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.