ZIP 38318 (Buena Vista, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38318: 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 |
Carroll County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher 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
Carroll County has recorded 173 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by I-40 (2), US-641 (2) and CR-CLARKSBURG-WESTPORT Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38318 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-70, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| US-641 | 2 |
| CR-CLARKSBURG-WESTPORT Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAMRON Rd | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
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 38318 at a glance
| Population | 404 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,845 |
| Median home value | $219,035 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 38318
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38318?
173 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 113 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38318?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38318: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38318?
October has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38318?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38318 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 38318?
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.