ZIP 37880 (Ten Mile, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37880: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meigs 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
1 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meigs County compares with Tennessee
Meigs County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meigs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meigs County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 22.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 5.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Meigs County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Meigs County at a glance: 22.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meigs County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37880 is SR-68, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-305 (2), CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37880 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-68 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 5 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meigs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58S | 13 |
| SR-305 | 6 |
| State Highway 58 | 5 |
| SR-58 | 4 |
| SR-68E | 4 |
| River Rd | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-68W | 2 |
ZIP 37880 at a glance
| Population | 3,599 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,208 |
| Median home value | $226,087 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meigs 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -4% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37880
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37880?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Meigs County (45 injured, 11 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37880?
Since 2015, SR-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37880: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37880?
The worst month is January: 15.4% of truck crashes in Meigs County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37880?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Meigs County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37880 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Meigs County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37880?
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.