ZIP 38375 (Selmer, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38375: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McNairy 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
6 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McNairy County compares with Tennessee
McNairy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McNairy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, McNairy County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 38375 at a glance: US-45 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38375 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in McNairy County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38375 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-COX Dr (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38375 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McNairy County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| CR-COX Dr | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McNairy County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 39 |
| SR-45S | 19 |
| SR-64E | 18 |
| SR-57E | 13 |
| Highway 45 Bypass | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| Mulberry Av | 11 |
| SR-57W | 9 |
ZIP 38375 at a glance
| Population | 8,475 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,597 |
| Median home value | $166,395 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McNairy 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 | 11 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38375
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38375?
McNairy County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38375?
US-45 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38375 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38375?
Truck crashes in McNairy County peak in August, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38375?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McNairy County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38375 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, McNairy County has 86.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38375?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.