ZIP 38004 (Atoka, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tipton 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 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Tennessee
Tipton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Tipton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Tipton County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Tipton County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-51 (2), CR-OLD Memphis Rd (1) and Veterans Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38004 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tipton County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Memphis Rd | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 18 |
| SR-51S | 17 |
| SR-51N | 13 |
| US-51 | 9 |
| SR-59W | 8 |
| Tn-59 | 7 |
| SR-59S | 6 |
| S College St | 5 |
ZIP 38004 at a glance
| Population | 12,001 |
| Density | 169 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,928 |
| Median home value | $317,526 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38004
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38004?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 127 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38004?
SR-14 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38004 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38004?
August has the most truck crashes in Tipton County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38004?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38004 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Tipton County records 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38004?
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.