ZIP 38351 (Lexington, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38351: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Henderson 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
3 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Tennessee
Henderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Henderson County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Henderson County at a glance: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38351 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-22 (4), US-412 (2) and CR-BIBLE Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38351 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| US-412 | 2 |
| CR-BIBLE Grove Rd | 1 |
| CR-TIMBERLAKE Wildersville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 447 |
| US-412 | 25 |
| Tn-22 | 17 |
| SR-22 | 14 |
| SR-22S | 14 |
| SR-22N | 12 |
| SR-412W | 10 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
ZIP 38351 at a glance
| Population | 18,248 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,709 |
| Median home value | $167,896 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 18 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | +108% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 55 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38351
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38351?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (304 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38351?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38351 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38351?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38351?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38351 compare with Tennessee?
Henderson County records 188.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38351?
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.