ZIP 38482 (Santa Fe, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38482: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 38482: SR-840 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 38482.
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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38482 is SR-840, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-POPES Chapel Rd (1), SR-246 (1) and SR-50 (1).
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 38482 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maury County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-840 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Maury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-840 | 2 |
| CR-POPES Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
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 38482 at a glance
| Population | 2,017 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,272 |
| Median home value | $352,260 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38482
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38482?
645 truck crashes have been reported in Maury County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 303 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38482?
Since 2015, SR-840 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38482: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38482?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Maury County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38482?
Since 2015, Maury County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38482 compare with Tennessee?
Maury County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38482?
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.