ZIP 38456 (Ethridge, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38456: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lawrence 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
5 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Tennessee
Lawrence County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, 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).
The headline for Lawrence County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 94 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-64 (3) and CR-RHEA Branch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38456 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 5 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| CR-RHEA Branch Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 20 |
| SR-43N | 17 |
| N Locust Ave | 11 |
| US-64 | 10 |
| SR-64E | 8 |
| SR-43S | 7 |
| Lexington Hwy | 6 |
| Iron City Rd | 5 |
ZIP 38456 at a glance
| Population | 4,561 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,643 |
| Median home value | $209,030 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +31% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38456
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38456?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 94 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38456?
Since 2015, US-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38456: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38456?
May has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38456?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38456 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38456?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.