ZIP 38019 (Covington, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38019: 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 |
Tipton County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Tipton County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for 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
Truck crashes peak in August (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-OLD Memphis Rd (1) and SR-14 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.0%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38019 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 5 |
| CR-OLD Memphis Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 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 38019 at a glance
| Population | 15,760 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,826 |
| Median home value | $212,116 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 38019
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38019?
Tipton County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38019?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38019 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38019?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38019?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38019 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Tipton County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38019?
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.