ZIP 38341 (Holladay, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38341: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
Benton County at a glance: 1 in 156 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 332 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 135 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-641 (2) and CR-ROCKPORT Mcillwain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38341 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-641 | 2 |
| CR-ROCKPORT Mcillwain Rd | 1 |
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 38341 at a glance
| Population | 2,578 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,944 |
| Median home value | $124,477 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38341
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38341?
Benton County has had 332 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 135 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38341?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38341: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38341?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38341?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38341 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 175.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38341?
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.