ZIP 37388 (Tullahoma, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37388: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffee 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
6 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Tennessee
Coffee County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Coffee County at a glance: 1 in 106 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coffee County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-55 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37388 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-COBB Hollow Rd (1), CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd (1) and CR-PEABODY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37388 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 5 |
| CR-COBB Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEABODY Rd | 1 |
| US-41A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 427 |
| Hillsboro Viola Rd | 16 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 16 |
| Hillsboro Hwy | 15 |
| Woodbury Hwy | 10 |
| N Jackson St | 10 |
| Hillsboro Blvd | 10 |
| Murfreesboro Hwy | 8 |
ZIP 37388 at a glance
| Population | 27,939 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,537 |
| Median home value | $249,196 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | -13% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 46 | +103% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +31% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37388
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37388?
675 truck crashes have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 338 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37388?
SR-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37388 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37388?
May has the most truck crashes in Coffee County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37388?
Since 2015, Coffee County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37388 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 94.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coffee County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37388?
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.