ZIP 38069 (Stanton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38069: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Haywood 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
3 of 564 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haywood County compares with Tennessee
Haywood County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haywood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haywood County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Haywood County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Haywood County: 1 in 172 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 564 crashes involving commercial trucks in Haywood County since 2015: 229 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38069 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38069 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Haywood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haywood County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 384 |
| SR-70W | 13 |
| Weigh Station Ramp | 8 |
| Ramp Exit 66 | 8 |
| SR-76S | 7 |
| SR-70E | 7 |
| Ramp Exit 52 | 7 |
| Charleston Rd | 7 |
ZIP 38069 at a glance
| Population | 3,015 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,989 |
| Median home value | $119,846 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Haywood 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 | 23 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | -1% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | +63% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | +39% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38069
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38069?
Since 2015, 564 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Haywood County (229 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38069?
I-40 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38069 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38069?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Haywood County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38069?
Since 2015, Haywood County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38069 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 277.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Haywood County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38069?
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.