ZIP 38449 (Ardmore, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38449: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
8 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Tennessee
Lincoln County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lincoln County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 107 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38449 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-65 (2), SR-53 (2), CR-PULASKI Pike (1), SR-251 (1) and US-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38449 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-PULASKI Pike | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Huntsville Hwy | 29 |
| Shelbyville Hwy | 20 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 17 |
| Winchester Hwy | 14 |
| Lynchburg Hwy | 9 |
| Boonshill Petersburg Rd | 9 |
| Lewisburg Hwy | 9 |
| Wilson Pkwy | 8 |
ZIP 38449 at a glance
| Population | 2,911 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,083 |
| Median home value | $251,194 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +23% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38449
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38449?
192 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 107 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38449?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38449?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38449 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38449?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.