ZIP 38061 (Pocahontas, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McNairy 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
6 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McNairy County compares with Tennessee
McNairy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McNairy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
McNairy County has lower values than Tennessee for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McNairy County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McNairy County. They injured 142 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38061 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38061 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McNairy County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 39 |
| SR-45S | 19 |
| SR-64E | 18 |
| SR-57E | 13 |
| Highway 45 Bypass | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| Mulberry Av | 11 |
| SR-57W | 9 |
ZIP 38061 at a glance
| Population | 1,138 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,047 |
| Median home value | $161,979 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McNairy 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38061
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38061?
McNairy County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38061?
The worst month is August: 13.0% of truck crashes in McNairy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38061?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McNairy County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38061 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 86.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McNairy County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38061?
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.