ZIP 37359 (Mulberry, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37359: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.9% in 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
Truck crashes peak in June (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-50 (2), CR-COBB Hollow Rd (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37359 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| CR-COBB Hollow Rd | 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 37359 at a glance
| Population | 1,062 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,941 |
| Median home value | $271,395 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37359
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37359?
Lincoln County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37359?
SR-55 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37359 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37359?
June has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37359?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37359 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37359?
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.