ZIP 37398 (Winchester, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37398: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Tennessee
Franklin County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Franklin County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 73 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% 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 37398 since 2015: CR-MONROE Floyd Rd (1) and CR-PEABODY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37398 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-MONROE Floyd Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEABODY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| David Crockett Pkwy | 10 |
| David Crockett Pkwyw | 7 |
| Decherd Blvd | 6 |
| Sewanee Hwy | 6 |
| Sherwood Rd | 6 |
| David Crockett Pkwye | 5 |
| Rowe Gap Rd | 5 |
| Baxter Ln | 4 |
ZIP 37398 at a glance
| Population | 15,755 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,730 |
| Median home value | $253,872 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37398
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37398?
Franklin County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 73 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37398?
August has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37398?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37398 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37398?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.