ZIP 38242 (Paris, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38242: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Henry County is lower on 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 per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henry County. They injured 102 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
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.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38242 is US-79, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-641 (2), SR-218 (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38242 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henry County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 3 |
| US-641 | 2 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 38242 at a glance
| Population | 19,293 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,938 |
| Median home value | $170,060 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38242
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38242?
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 38242?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38242 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38242?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38242?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henry County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38242 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 38242?
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.