ZIP 38006 (Bells, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38006: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Haywood 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
3 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haywood County compares with Tennessee
Haywood County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haywood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haywood County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Haywood County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Haywood County at a glance: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Haywood County has recorded 564 truck crashes since 2015, with 229 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38006 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-412 (5), US-70 (3) and CR-OLD Jackson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38006 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Haywood County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Haywood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| US-412 | 5 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-70A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haywood County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 384 |
| SR-70W | 13 |
| Weigh Station Ramp | 8 |
| Ramp Exit 66 | 8 |
| SR-76S | 7 |
| SR-70E | 7 |
| Ramp Exit 52 | 7 |
| Charleston Rd | 7 |
ZIP 38006 at a glance
| Population | 5,303 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,047 |
| Median home value | $170,881 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haywood 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | -1% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | +63% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | +39% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38006
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38006?
Haywood County has had 564 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 229 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38006?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38006 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38006?
March has the most truck crashes in Haywood County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38006?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Haywood County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38006 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 277.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Haywood County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38006?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.