ZIP 38047 (Lenox, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38047: 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. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Dyer County at a glance: 5.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dyer County. They injured 143 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
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.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-155 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-51 (2) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38047 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-155 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-155 | 3 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 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 38047 at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,438 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38047
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38047?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dyer County (143 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38047?
I-155 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38047 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38047?
September has the most truck crashes in Dyer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38047?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dyer County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38047 compared with Tennessee?
Dyer County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38047?
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.