ZIP 38059 (Newbern, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38059: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Dyer County is lower 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.
What stands out in Dyer County: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dyer County. They injured 143 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38059 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-155 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38059 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most 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 | 1 |
| US-51 | 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 38059 at a glance
| Population | 8,281 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,281 |
| Median home value | $133,238 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38059?
Dyer County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38059?
September has the most truck crashes in Dyer County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38059?
Since 2015, Dyer County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38059 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dyer County has 65.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38059?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.