ZIP 38475 (Olivehill, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38475: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
4 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Tennessee
Hardin County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Hardin County sits below Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardin County. They injured 120 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38475 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38475 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 45 |
| SR-57 | 36 |
| SR-128 | 22 |
| SR-64 | 19 |
| Kendrick Rd | 13 |
| Tn-57 | 13 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| Tn-69 | 7 |
ZIP 38475 at a glance
| Population | 873 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,795 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 19 | +48% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38475
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38475?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (120 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38475?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38475?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38475 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 72.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38475?
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.