ZIP 38333 (Eva, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38333: 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 |
Benton County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Benton County at a glance: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 332 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38333 since 2015: US-70 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38333 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 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 38333 at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,417 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 38333
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38333?
332 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 135 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38333?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38333?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38333 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 175.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38333?
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.