ZIP 38425 (Clifton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38425: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
3 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Wayne County compares with Tennessee
Wayne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Wayne County is lower on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wayne County at a glance: 37.5% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Tennessee: 21.8%).
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38425 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38425 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 9 |
| Waynesboro Hwy | 8 |
| Lawrenceburg Hwy | 8 |
| Savannah Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-13 | 6 |
| Main Sts | 5 |
| Sixty-Nine Hwy | 5 |
| Chisholm Rd | 4 |
ZIP 38425 at a glance
| Population | 3,518 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,516 |
| Median home value | $127,985 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +29% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +22% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38425
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38425?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (40 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38425?
April has the most truck crashes in Wayne County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38425?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38425 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38425?
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.