ZIP 38329 (Decaturville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38329: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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
4 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Tennessee
Decatur County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Decatur County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Decatur County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Decatur County has recorded 171 truck crashes since 2015, with 88 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38329 happened on Sunshine Cir (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38329 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 91 |
| SR-641N | 8 |
| SR-641S | 7 |
| SR-641 | 7 |
| SR-100W | 6 |
| SR-412E | 5 |
| Exit 126 | 4 |
| US-412 | 4 |
ZIP 38329 at a glance
| Population | 3,166 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,052 |
| Median home value | $182,494 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +52% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 16. 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 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38329
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38329?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Decatur County (88 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38329?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38329?
Since 2015, Decatur County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38329 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 120.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38329?
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.