ZIP 38352 (Luray, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38352: 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38352 happened on SR-22 (3), US-45 (3), CR-8162 Mifflin Rd (1), SR-100 (1) and SR-200 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38352 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 23.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 3 |
| US-45 | 3 |
| CR-8162 Mifflin Rd | 1 |
| 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 38352 at a glance
| Population | 722 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,976 |
| 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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38352
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38352?
102 truck crashes have been reported in Chester County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 53 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38352?
July has the most truck crashes in Chester County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38352?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38352 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Chester County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38352?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.