ZIP 38541 (Allons, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38541: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Tennessee
Clay County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clay County at a glance: 1 in 11 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 8.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 58.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38541 since 2015: SR-111 (3) and SR-52 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 10.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38541 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 3 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Clay County Hwy | 17 |
| Gainesboro Hwy | 4 |
| Tompkinsville Hwy | 3 |
| Clementsville Rd | 2 |
| Happy Springs Rd | 2 |
| Mccormick Ridge Rd | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bakerton Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38541 at a glance
| Population | 1,542 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,151 |
| Median home value | $250,098 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38541
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38541?
48 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 27 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38541?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in March, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38541?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (10.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38541 compare with Tennessee?
Clay County records 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38541?
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.