ZIP 38241 (Palmersville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38241: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Weakley 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 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Weakley County compares with Tennessee
Weakley County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weakley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weakley County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Weakley County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Weakley County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Weakley County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38241 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-381 (1) and SR-89 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38241 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Weakley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weakley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 13 |
| SR-45 | 9 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| Palmersville Hwy | 4 |
| SR-124 | 4 |
| SR-190 | 4 |
| Ramp | 3 |
| Tn-22 | 3 |
ZIP 38241 at a glance
| Population | 835 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,125 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weakley 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 | 3 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | +133% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 38241
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38241?
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weakley County (64 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38241?
October has the most truck crashes in Weakley County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38241?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weakley County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38241 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Weakley County has 31.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38241?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.