ZIP 38311 (Bath Springs, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Tennessee
Decatur County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Decatur County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Decatur County: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Decatur County. They injured 88 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38311 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38311 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 91 |
| SR-641N | 8 |
| SR-641S | 7 |
| SR-641 | 7 |
| SR-100W | 6 |
| SR-412E | 5 |
| Exit 126 | 4 |
| US-412 | 4 |
ZIP 38311 at a glance
| Population | 724 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,203 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +52% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38311
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38311?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 88 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38311?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38311?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38311 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Decatur County has 120.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38311?
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.