ZIP 38337 (Gadsden, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38337: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crockett 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
1 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crockett County compares with Tennessee
Crockett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Crockett County: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Crockett County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 54 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-45W (2), CR-OLD Jackson Rd (1) and SR-54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38337 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crockett County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-412; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 6 |
| US-45W | 2 |
| CR-OLD Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-70A | 1 |
| Us-70Abp-79Bp Sr-366 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| SR-412S | 29 |
| US-412 | 20 |
| SR-412N | 17 |
| SR-88 | 6 |
| SR-54S | 3 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| Johnsons Grove Rd | 2 |
| Tn-188 | 2 |
ZIP 38337 at a glance
| Population | 1,379 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,575 |
| Median home value | $177,138 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +25% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38337
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38337?
Crockett County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38337?
Since 2015, US-412 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38337: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38337?
Truck crashes in Crockett County peak in September, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38337?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crockett County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38337 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 67.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crockett County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38337?
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.