ZIP 38001 (Alamo, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38001: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crockett 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 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crockett County compares with Tennessee
Crockett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Crockett County: 7.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Crockett County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-54 (2) and US-70A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38001 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crockett County.
- Look at alternatives to US-412 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| US-70A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| SR-412S | 29 |
| US-412 | 20 |
| SR-412N | 17 |
| SR-88 | 6 |
| SR-54S | 3 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| Johnsons Grove Rd | 2 |
| Tn-188 | 2 |
ZIP 38001 at a glance
| Population | 4,156 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,438 |
| Median home value | $160,657 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +25% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38001
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38001?
Crockett County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38001?
US-412 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38001 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38001?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Crockett County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38001?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Crockett County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38001 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crockett County has 67.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38001?
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.