ZIP 38236 (Mansfield, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38236: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henry 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 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Tennessee
Henry County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Henry 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 deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Henry County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Henry County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38236 is US-79, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-641 (3), SR-218 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38236 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 4 |
| US-641 | 3 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79S | 17 |
| US-641 | 10 |
| SR-641S | 10 |
| SR-79N | 9 |
| Tn-140 | 8 |
| Hwy 218 Byp | 6 |
| SR-641N | 6 |
| SR-69N | 6 |
ZIP 38236 at a glance
| Population | 1,127 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,598 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +26% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38236
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38236?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 102 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38236?
US-79 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38236 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38236?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38236?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38236 compared with Tennessee?
Henry County records 43.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38236?
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.