ZIP 38347 (Jacks Creek, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38347: 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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on 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
Police reported 102 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chester County since 2015: 53 people were injured and 12 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38347 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-22 (2), SR-100 (1) and SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Chester County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38347 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 23.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-100 | 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 38347 at a glance
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,189 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38347?
Chester County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38347?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38347 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38347?
July has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38347?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38347 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38347?
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.