ZIP 38063 (Ripley, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38063: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lauderdale County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County. They injured 51 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38063 since 2015: US-51 (3) and CR-ARP Central Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38063 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 3 |
| CR-ARP Central 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 38063 at a glance
| Population | 15,958 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,403 |
| Median home value | $141,550 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 38063
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38063?
Lauderdale County has had 84 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38063?
The worst month is October: 13.1% of truck crashes in Lauderdale County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38063?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38063 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Lauderdale County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38063?
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.