ZIP 38024 (Dyersburg, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dyer 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
10 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dyer County compares with Tennessee
Dyer County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dyer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dyer County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dyer County sits below Tennessee on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dyer County at a glance: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dyer County since 2015: 143 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38024 is US-51, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-155 (2), SR-104 (1) and US-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38024 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 3 |
| I-155 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dyer County) |
|---|---|
| I-155 | 55 |
| SR-412 | 18 |
| N Highway 51 | 15 |
| SR-51S | 14 |
| US-51 | 12 |
| SR-210N | 10 |
| Lake Rd | 7 |
| US-412 | 7 |
ZIP 38024 at a glance
| Population | 25,952 |
| Density | 70 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,061 |
| Median home value | $179,284 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dyer 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38024?
275 truck crashes have been reported in Dyer County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 143 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38024?
US-51 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38024 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38024?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Dyer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38024?
Since 2015, Dyer County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38024 compared with Tennessee?
Dyer County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38024?
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.