ZIP 38240 (Obion, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38240: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Obion 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
6 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Obion County compares with Tennessee
Obion County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Obion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Obion County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Obion County has lower values than Tennessee for after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Obion County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Obion County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38240 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38240 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Obion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Obion County) |
|---|---|
| N Hwy 51 | 31 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| N Everett Blvd | 9 |
| S Hwy 51 | 9 |
| W Reelfoot Av | 8 |
| S Hwy 45 | 6 |
| Pleasant Hill Rd | 5 |
| SR-184 | 5 |
ZIP 38240 at a glance
| Population | 1,620 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,095 |
| Median home value | $115,778 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Obion 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38240
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38240?
225 truck crashes have been reported in Obion County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 132 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38240?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Obion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38240?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Obion County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38240 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Obion County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38240?
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.