ZIP 38401 (Columbia, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maury 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
14 of 645 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maury County compares with Tennessee
Maury County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maury County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Maury County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38401: US-412 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38401 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 645 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Maury County. They injured 303 people and killed 27.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
3.0% 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 38401 is US-412, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-65 (2), SR-50 (2) and US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38401 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Maury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| CR-BLUE Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-396 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-412Br Sr-99 W 7th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maury County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 154 |
| Nashville Hwy | 29 |
| Main St | 23 |
| SR-431 | 22 |
| Byp | 20 |
| Carters Creek Pke | 20 |
| Kedron Rd | 16 |
| Bear Creek Pke | 16 |
ZIP 38401 at a glance
| Population | 67,482 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,475 |
| Median home value | $338,904 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maury 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +59% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +34% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38401
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38401?
645 truck crashes have been reported in Maury County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 303 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38401?
US-412 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38401 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38401?
September has the most truck crashes in Maury County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38401?
Since 2015, Maury County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38401 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Maury County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38401?
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.