ZIP 38220 (Atwood, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38220: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Tennessee
Carroll County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Carroll County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carroll County: 13.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 113 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-45E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38220 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-CADES Atwood Rd (1), US-70A (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-45E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45E | 2 |
| CR-CADES Atwood Rd | 1 |
| US-70A | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 20 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| SR-70 | 17 |
| I-40 | 13 |
| Broad St | 8 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-79 | 7 |
| Tn-22 | 7 |
ZIP 38220 at a glance
| Population | 1,720 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,791 |
| Median home value | $105,121 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +21% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38220
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38220?
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (113 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38220?
NHTSA data shows US-45E with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38220 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38220?
The worst month is October: 11.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38220?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38220 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38220?
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.