ZIP 38315 (Bethel Springs, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38315: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McNairy 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 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McNairy County compares with Tennessee
McNairy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McNairy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, McNairy County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 38315: US-45 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38315.
Overview
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in McNairy County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-COX Dr (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38315 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| CR-COX Dr | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McNairy County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 39 |
| SR-45S | 19 |
| SR-64E | 18 |
| SR-57E | 13 |
| Highway 45 Bypass | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| Mulberry Av | 11 |
| SR-57W | 9 |
ZIP 38315 at a glance
| Population | 3,631 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,089 |
| Median home value | $135,163 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McNairy 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38315
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38315?
262 truck crashes have been reported in McNairy County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38315?
US-45 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38315 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38315?
August has the most truck crashes in McNairy County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38315?
Since 2015, McNairy County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38315 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McNairy County has 86.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38315?
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.