ZIP 37340 (Guild, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
3 of 938 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Tennessee
Marion County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Marion County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Marion County: 1 in 286 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 938 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 379 people were injured and 33 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37340 is I-24, with 18 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-59 (2), US-41 (2) and SR-377 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37340 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 18 |
| I-59 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 798 |
| SR-156 | 14 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| SR-28 | 9 |
| SR-150 | 8 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Tn-108 | 5 |
| US-41 | 5 |
ZIP 37340 at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $12,791 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 30 | +1% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 58 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 83 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 83 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37340?
938 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 379 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37340?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37340: 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37340?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37340?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37340 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 261.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37340?
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.