ZIP 37097 (Lobelville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37097: 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
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. It runs above Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
ZIP 37097 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37097: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 41 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Perry County. They injured 20 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 53.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Perry County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37097 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
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 37097 at a glance
| Population | 2,473 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,658 |
| Median home value | $119,455 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37097
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37097?
41 truck crashes have been reported in Perry County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 20 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37097?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37097 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37097?
March has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 19.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37097?
Since 2015, Perry County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37097 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37097?
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.