ZIP 38463 (Iron City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38463: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wayne 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
3 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Tennessee
Wayne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash, 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).
Wayne County at a glance: 37.5% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Tennessee: 21.8%).
Overview
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 40 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38463 happened on SR-227 (2), CR-11 (1) and SR-13 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38463 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-227 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 9 |
| Waynesboro Hwy | 8 |
| Lawrenceburg Hwy | 8 |
| Savannah Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-13 | 6 |
| Main Sts | 5 |
| Sixty-Nine Hwy | 5 |
| Chisholm Rd | 4 |
ZIP 38463 at a glance
| Population | 2,644 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,059 |
| Median home value | $144,069 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +29% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +22% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38463
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38463?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38463?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in April, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38463?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38463 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38463?
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.