ZIP 38068 (Somerville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38068: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fayette 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
8 of 476 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Fayette County compares with Tennessee
Fayette County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fayette County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fayette County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Fayette County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Fayette County: 34.0% of truck crashes happen after dark, vs 25.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Fayette County has recorded 476 truck crashes since 2015, with 234 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38068 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38068 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fayette County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Fayette 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 (Fayette County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 265 |
| SR-64 | 22 |
| SR-57 | 15 |
| SR-72 | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| SR-196 | 9 |
| SR-76 | 8 |
| SR-222 | 7 |
ZIP 38068 at a glance
| Population | 10,427 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,732 |
| Median home value | $273,236 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fayette 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 17 | -28% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 29 | +68% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 47 | +64% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38068
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38068?
Since 2015, 476 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fayette County (234 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38068?
January has the most truck crashes in Fayette County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38068?
Since 2015, Fayette County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38068 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fayette County has 90.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38068?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.