ZIP 38070 (Tigrett, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38070: 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 |
Dyer County has lower values than Tennessee for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dyer County: 5.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Dyer County has recorded 275 truck crashes since 2015, with 143 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38070 happened on US-412 (3) and US-51 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 38070 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dyer County.
- With 5.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Dyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
| 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 38070 at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,062 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38070
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38070?
Dyer County has had 275 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 143 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38070?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Dyer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38070?
Since 2015, Dyer County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38070 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Dyer County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38070?
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.