ZIP 38251 (Puryear, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38251: 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.
Henry County at a glance: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Henry County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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 38251 is US-641, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38251 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-641; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 5 |
| 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 38251 at a glance
| Population | 3,259 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,449 |
| Median home value | $136,892 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38251
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38251?
Henry County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38251?
Since 2015, US-641 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38251: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38251?
April has the most truck crashes in Henry County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38251?
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 38251 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38251?
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.