ZIP 38382 (Trenton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38382: 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 |
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 runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gibson County: September 10.9% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gibson County. They injured 111 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38382 happened on SR-104 (1), SR-54 (1) and Us-70Abp-79Bp Sr-366 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38382 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Us-70Abp-79Bp Sr-366 | 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 38382 at a glance
| Population | 8,432 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,894 |
| Median home value | $126,450 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38382
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38382?
Gibson County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38382?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Gibson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38382?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gibson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38382 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38382?
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.