ZIP 38042 (Hickory Valley, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38042: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
The headline for Hardeman County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 114 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardeman County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 38042.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38042 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardeman County.
- 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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 38042 at a glance
| Population | 464 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,875 |
| Median home value | $147,567 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 38042
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38042?
Hardeman County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38042?
The worst month is July: 16.7% of truck crashes in Hardeman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38042?
Since 2015, Hardeman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38042 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeman County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38042?
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.