ZIP 38462 (Hohenwald, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38462: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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).
The headline for Lewis County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 45 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 0 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 96 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 38462 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Lewis County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38462 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 38462 at a glance
| Population | 9,986 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,946 |
| Median home value | $186,077 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38462
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38462?
Lewis County has had 45 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38462?
The worst month is March: 17.8% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38462?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Lewis County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38462 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38462?
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.