ZIP 38461 (Hampshire, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38461: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Tennessee
Lewis County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 84% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Lewis County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Lewis County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 15 people and killed 0.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (15.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38461 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-412 (2) and US-43 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38461 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% 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
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 2 |
| US-43 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Sthy 20 | 5 |
| Summertown Hwy | 5 |
| Napier Lake Rd | 4 |
| Napier Rd | 4 |
| Sthy 48 | 4 |
| SR-412 | 2 |
| W Main St | 2 |
| West Main St | 2 |
ZIP 38461 at a glance
| Population | 1,460 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,406 |
| Median home value | $428,476 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +49% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38461
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38461?
45 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 15 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38461?
The worst month is March: 17.8% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38461?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38461 compared with Tennessee?
Lewis County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38461?
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.