ZIP 38030 (Finley, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38030: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dyer County: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dyer County. They injured 143 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38030 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-155 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38030 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Dyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-155 | 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 38030 at a glance
| Population | 228 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,750 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38030
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38030?
Dyer County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38030?
September has the most truck crashes in Dyer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38030?
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 38030 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 38030?
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.