ZIP 38469 (Loretto, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38469: 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).
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% 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 38469 happened on SR-64 (2), SR-227 (1) and US-43 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38469 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 2 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| US-43 | 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 38469 at a glance
| Population | 4,647 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,566 |
| Median home value | $191,940 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38469
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38469?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (94 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38469?
May has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38469?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38469 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38469?
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.