ZIP 37078 (Hurricane Mills, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37078: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humphreys 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
3 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Tennessee
Humphreys County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Humphreys County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Humphreys County: 7.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Humphreys County has recorded 496 truck crashes since 2015, with 250 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 46.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37078 is I-40, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37078 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 340 |
| SR-13S | 19 |
| SR-70E | 18 |
| Scepter Rd | 12 |
| Tn-13 | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-13N | 5 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37078 at a glance
| Population | 974 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,219 |
| Median home value | $238,969 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +95% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 47 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37078
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37078?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Humphreys County (250 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37078?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37078 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37078?
Truck crashes in Humphreys County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37078?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Humphreys County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37078 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Humphreys County has 211.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37078?
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.