ZIP 38390 (Yuma, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38390: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carroll 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
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Tennessee
Carroll County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Carroll County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Carroll County: 13.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 173 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38390 is I-40, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-22 (3), CR-CLARKSBURG-WESTPORT Rd (1) and CR-DAMRON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38390 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, 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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| CR-CLARKSBURG-WESTPORT Rd | 1 |
| CR-DAMRON Rd | 1 |
| CR-TIMBERLAKE Wildersville Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 20 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| SR-70 | 17 |
| I-40 | 13 |
| Broad St | 8 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-79 | 7 |
| Tn-22 | 7 |
ZIP 38390 at a glance
| Population | 1,170 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,021 |
| Median home value | $146,164 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +21% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38390
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38390?
Carroll County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38390?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38390 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38390?
October has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38390?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38390 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 49.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38390?
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.