ZIP 37348 (Kelso, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37348: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 192 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-122 (1), SR-275 (1) and US-231 (1).
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 37348 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-50; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
| US-231 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 37348 at a glance
| Population | 1,044 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,542 |
| Median home value | $253,034 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37348
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37348?
Lincoln County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37348?
SR-50 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37348 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37348?
June has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37348?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37348 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37348?
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.