ZIP 38380 (Sugar Tree, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38380: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Decatur 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 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Decatur County compares with Tennessee
Decatur County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Decatur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Decatur County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 120.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Decatur County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 38380: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38380: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 171 crashes involving commercial trucks in Decatur County since 2015: 88 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38380 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-ROCKPORT Mcillwain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38380 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Decatur County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Decatur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| CR-ROCKPORT Mcillwain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Decatur County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 91 |
| SR-641N | 8 |
| SR-641S | 7 |
| SR-641 | 7 |
| SR-100W | 6 |
| SR-412E | 5 |
| Exit 126 | 4 |
| US-412 | 4 |
ZIP 38380 at a glance
| Population | 525 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,319 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Decatur 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | +2% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +52% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38380
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38380?
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Decatur County (88 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38380?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38380 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38380?
October has the most truck crashes in Decatur County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38380?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Decatur County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38380 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 120.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Decatur County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38380?
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.