ZIP 38256 (Springville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38256: 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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Henry County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-641 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-218 (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38256 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| US-79 | 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 38256 at a glance
| Population | 3,248 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,023 |
| Median home value | $164,829 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 38256
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38256?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Henry County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 102 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38256?
US-641 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38256 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38256?
Truck crashes in Henry County peak in April, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38256?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38256 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
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 38256?
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.