ZIP 37328 (Elora, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37328: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
8 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Tennessee
Lincoln County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 107 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37328 since 2015: CR-WINCHESTER Rd (1), SR-122 (1) and SR-275 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37328 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-WINCHESTER Rd | 1 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Huntsville Hwy | 29 |
| Shelbyville Hwy | 20 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 17 |
| Winchester Hwy | 14 |
| Lynchburg Hwy | 9 |
| Boonshill Petersburg Rd | 9 |
| Lewisburg Hwy | 9 |
| Wilson Pkwy | 8 |
ZIP 37328 at a glance
| Population | 1,930 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,550 |
| Median home value | $149,172 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37328?
192 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37328?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37328?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37328 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37328?
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.