ZIP 37098 (Lyles, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37098: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hickman 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
1 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Hickman County compares with Tennessee
Hickman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Hickman County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hickman County at a glance: 6.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Hickman County has recorded 411 truck crashes since 2015, with 203 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 37098 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37098 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hickman 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 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 303 |
| SR-100 | 12 |
| Tn-100 | 12 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 6 |
| SR-48N | 5 |
| Tn-50 | 5 |
| Exit 148 | 4 |
ZIP 37098 at a glance
| Population | 6,046 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,371 |
| Median home value | $233,859 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +54% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37098
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37098?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickman County (203 injured, 27 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37098?
September has the most truck crashes in Hickman County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37098?
Since 2015, Hickman County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37098 compare with Tennessee?
Hickman County records 135.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37098?
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.