ZIP 38358 (Milan, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38358: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gibson 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
4 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gibson County compares with Tennessee
Gibson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gibson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gibson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Gibson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 38358: US-45E 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38358.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-CADES Atwood Rd (1), US-45W (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38358 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-45E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45E | 3 |
| CR-CADES Atwood Rd | 1 |
| US-45W | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| Milan Hwy | 10 |
| S First St | 9 |
| Trenton Hwy | 8 |
| US-45W | 6 |
| Dyersburg Hwy | 5 |
| N Highway 45 Byp | 5 |
| SR-187 | 5 |
| Hwy 45 Byp | 4 |
ZIP 38358 at a glance
| Population | 12,874 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,639 |
| Median home value | $162,389 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gibson 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +85% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +28% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38358
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38358?
Gibson County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38358?
NHTSA data shows US-45E with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38358 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38358?
Truck crashes in Gibson County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38358?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38358 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38358?
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.