ZIP 38040 (Halls, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lauderdale 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
4 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Tennessee
Lauderdale County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Lauderdale County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lauderdale County since 2015: 51 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38040 happened on CR-ARP Central Rd (1), SR-88 (1) and US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 4.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38040 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% 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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-ARP Central Rd | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| SR-51N | 19 |
| US-51 | 13 |
| SR-51S | 11 |
| SR-19E | 6 |
| Industrial Dr | 4 |
| Curve Nankipoo Rd | 2 |
| Graves Ave | 2 |
| Lightfoot Luckett Rd | 2 |
ZIP 38040 at a glance
| Population | 4,416 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,833 |
| Median home value | $147,023 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38040
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38040?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (51 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38040?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38040?
Since 2015, Lauderdale County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38040 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lauderdale County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38040?
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.