ZIP 38334 (Finger, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38334: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McNairy 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
6 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McNairy County compares with Tennessee
McNairy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McNairy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
McNairy County sits below Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 38334: US-45 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38334 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in McNairy County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38334 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-100 (1) and SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38334 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; 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
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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McNairy County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 39 |
| SR-45S | 19 |
| SR-64E | 18 |
| SR-57E | 13 |
| Highway 45 Bypass | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| Mulberry Av | 11 |
| SR-57W | 9 |
ZIP 38334 at a glance
| Population | 2,004 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,563 |
| Median home value | $142,762 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McNairy 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38334
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38334?
262 truck crashes have been reported in McNairy County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38334?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38334: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38334?
August has the most truck crashes in McNairy County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38334?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McNairy County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38334 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
McNairy County records 86.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38334?
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.