ZIP 38369 (Rutherford, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38369: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Gibson County is lower on 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.
Gibson County at a glance: September 10.9% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Gibson County has recorded 183 truck crashes since 2015, with 111 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 38369 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38369 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 38369 at a glance
| Population | 1,543 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,417 |
| Median home value | $122,279 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38369
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38369?
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gibson County (111 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38369?
Truck crashes in Gibson County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38369?
Since 2015, Gibson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38369 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38369?
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.