ZIP 38317 (Bruceton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Tennessee
Carroll County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carroll County at a glance: 13.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 113 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38317 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| US-641 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 20 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| SR-70 | 17 |
| I-40 | 13 |
| Broad St | 8 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-79 | 7 |
| Tn-22 | 7 |
ZIP 38317 at a glance
| Population | 2,584 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,545 |
| Median home value | $123,657 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +21% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38317
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38317?
Carroll County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38317?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38317: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38317?
The worst month is October: 11.6% of truck crashes in Carroll County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38317?
Since 2015, Carroll County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38317 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38317?
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.