ZIP 38328 (Darden, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38328: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
3 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Tennessee
Henderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Henderson County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Henderson County at a glance: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henderson County. They injured 304 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38328 happened on CR-BIBLE Grove Rd (1) and CR-TIMBERLAKE Wildersville Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38328 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BIBLE Grove Rd | 1 |
| CR-TIMBERLAKE Wildersville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 447 |
| US-412 | 25 |
| Tn-22 | 17 |
| SR-22 | 14 |
| SR-22S | 14 |
| SR-22N | 12 |
| SR-412W | 10 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
ZIP 38328 at a glance
| Population | 858 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,758 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 18 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | +108% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38328
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38328?
Henderson County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 35.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38328?
July has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38328?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38328 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 188.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38328?
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.