ZIP 38459 (Frankewing, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38459: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38459 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (3) and I-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38459 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| I-65 | 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 38459 at a glance
| Population | 541 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,429 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 38459
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38459?
Lincoln County has had 192 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 107 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38459?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38459?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38459 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38459?
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.