ZIP 38039 (Grand Junction, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38039: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardeman 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
0 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeman County compares with Tennessee
Hardeman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Hardeman County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardeman County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardeman County. They injured 69 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38039 happened on US-72 (3) and SR-7 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hardeman County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38039 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| SR-125S | 10 |
| SR-18N | 9 |
| US-64 | 8 |
| Tn-18 | 7 |
| SR-57 | 7 |
| SR-100 | 7 |
| W Market St | 5 |
| SR-179 | 4 |
ZIP 38039 at a glance
| Population | 1,305 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,020 |
| Median home value | $110,939 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeman 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 11 | +33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -20% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38039
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38039?
Hardeman County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38039?
Truck crashes in Hardeman County peak in July, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38039?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38039 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeman County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38039?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.