ZIP 38474 (Mount Pleasant, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38474: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maury 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
14 of 645 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maury County compares with Tennessee
Maury County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maury County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Maury County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 38474: US-43 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38474: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Maury County has recorded 645 truck crashes since 2015, with 303 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-43 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38474 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-412 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38474 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Maury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 3 |
| US-412 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maury County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 154 |
| Nashville Hwy | 29 |
| Main St | 23 |
| SR-431 | 22 |
| Byp | 20 |
| Carters Creek Pke | 20 |
| Kedron Rd | 16 |
| Bear Creek Pke | 16 |
ZIP 38474 at a glance
| Population | 9,143 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,724 |
| Median home value | $247,102 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maury 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +59% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +34% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38474
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38474?
Since 2015, 645 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maury County (303 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38474?
NHTSA data shows US-43 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38474 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38474?
Truck crashes in Maury County peak in September, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38474?
Since 2015, Maury County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38474 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maury County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38474?
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.