ZIP 38340 (Henderson, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38340: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chester 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
0 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with Tennessee
Chester County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Chester County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Chester County: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Chester County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-HARTS Bridge Rd (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38340 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| CR-HARTS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 9 |
| State Rt 100E | 9 |
| State Rt 22 As | 6 |
| U S Highway 45S | 6 |
| Tn-22 | 5 |
| Tn-100 | 5 |
| Tucker Cv | 4 |
| U S Highway 45N | 4 |
ZIP 38340 at a glance
| Population | 12,694 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,700 |
| Median home value | $159,385 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +103% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +37% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38340
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38340?
Since 2015, 102 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chester County (53 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38340?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38340 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38340?
The worst month is July: 14.7% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38340?
Since 2015, Chester County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38340 compare with Tennessee?
Chester County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38340?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.