ZIP 38356 (Medon, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Madison 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
8 of 1,275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Tennessee
Madison County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Madison County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Madison County: 1 in 152 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 685 people were injured and 70 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38356 is US-45, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-100 (2), SR-18 (2) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38356 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 729 |
| Ramp | 46 |
| Highway 45 Byp | 46 |
| S Highland Ave | 38 |
| US-45 | 25 |
| SR-45S | 23 |
| Airways Blvd | 19 |
| US-70 | 18 |
ZIP 38356 at a glance
| Population | 2,387 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,594 |
| Median home value | $144,370 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 29 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 54 | +85% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 92 | +71% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 110 | +19% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 110. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38356
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38356?
Since 2015, 1,275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (685 injured, 70 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38356?
US-45 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38356 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38356?
The worst month is March: 10.3% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38356?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38356 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 109.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38356?
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.