ZIP 38259 (Trimble, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38259: 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 sits below Tennessee on after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Obion County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Obion County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (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.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38259 since 2015: US-51 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38259 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.1% 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 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 38259 at a glance
| Population | 672 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,896 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38259
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38259?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Obion County (132 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38259?
January has the most truck crashes in Obion County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38259?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Obion County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38259 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Obion County has 64.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38259?
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.