ZIP 38454 (Duck River, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38454: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hickman 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
1 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickman County compares with Tennessee
Hickman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Hickman County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hickman County: 6.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hickman County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38454 since 2015: SR-48 (3) and SR-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38454 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickman County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 303 |
| SR-100 | 12 |
| Tn-100 | 12 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 6 |
| SR-48N | 5 |
| Tn-50 | 5 |
| Exit 148 | 4 |
ZIP 38454 at a glance
| Population | 1,084 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,914 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +54% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38454
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38454?
Hickman County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38454?
September has the most truck crashes in Hickman County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38454?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hickman County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38454 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hickman County has 135.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38454?
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.