ZIP 38320 (Camden, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38320: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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 332 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Tennessee
Benton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Benton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
What stands out in Benton County: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 332 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 135 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38320 is US-70, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38320 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| US-641 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 231 |
| SR-641S | 23 |
| US-641 | 8 |
| Hwy 70 Byp | 7 |
| US-70 | 7 |
| Birdsong Rd | 6 |
| SR-70E | 5 |
| SR-641N | 4 |
ZIP 38320 at a glance
| Population | 10,430 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,096 |
| Median home value | $145,890 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +62% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | +41% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38320
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38320?
332 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38320?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38320 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38320?
January has the most truck crashes in Benton County, 12.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38320?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38320 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 175.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38320?
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.