ZIP 38260 (Troy, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38260: 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.
The headline for Obion County: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Obion County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38260 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-45W (2) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38260 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Obion County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% 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 Obion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45W | 2 |
| 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 38260 at a glance
| Population | 3,720 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,139 |
| Median home value | $120,530 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38260
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38260?
Obion County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38260?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Obion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38260?
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 38260 compared with Tennessee?
Obion County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38260?
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.