ZIP 37083 (Lafayette, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37083: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
6 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Tennessee
Macon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Macon County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Macon County at a glance: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37083 happened on CR-OAKDALE Rd (1), CR-OLD Hwy 52 (1), SR-10 (1), SR-261 (1) and SR-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 7.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37083 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OAKDALE Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 52 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| Carthage Rd | 6 |
| SR-52W | 6 |
| Green Grove Rd | 5 |
| Hartsville Rd | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passe | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passw | 5 |
| Tn-52 | 5 |
| Akersville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 37083 at a glance
| Population | 17,364 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,843 |
| Median home value | $231,258 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +44% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37083
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37083?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Macon County (38 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37083?
Truck crashes in Macon County peak in July, with 17.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37083?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37083 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Macon County has 27.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37083?
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.