ZIP 38041 (Henning, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38041: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lauderdale County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-OLD Memphis Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38041 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lauderdale County.
- Look at alternatives to US-51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 4 |
| CR-OLD Memphis Rd | 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 38041 at a glance
| Population | 4,161 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,042 |
| Median home value | $95,443 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38041
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38041?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (51 injured, 3 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38041?
Since 2015, US-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38041: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38041?
The worst month is October: 13.1% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38041?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County since 2015, 4.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38041 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lauderdale County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38041?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.