ZIP 37096 (Linden, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37096: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Perry 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
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Perry County compares with Tennessee
Perry County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 76% below the state |
Perry County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Perry County: March worst month: 19.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 41 crashes involving commercial trucks in Perry County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 125 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 37096 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Perry County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37096 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Perry County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 5 |
| Tn-100 | 5 |
| SR-438W | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| Lego School Rd | 2 |
| Lobelville Hwy | 2 |
| SR-412W | 2 |
| Tn-13 | 2 |
ZIP 37096 at a glance
| Population | 6,004 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,782 |
| Median home value | $121,907 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -34% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +46% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37096
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37096?
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (20 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37096?
Truck crashes in Perry County peak in March, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37096?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37096 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37096?
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.