ZIP 38543 (Alpine, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38543: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Overton 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 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Overton County compares with Tennessee
Overton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Overton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Overton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Overton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Overton County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Overton County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38543 happened on SR-111 (2), CR-GLENOBEY Rd (1) and SR-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38543 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Overton County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Overton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 2 |
| CR-GLENOBEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Overton County) |
|---|---|
| Monterey Hwy | 14 |
| Celina Hwy | 14 |
| Cookeville Hwy | 12 |
| Byrdstown Hwy | 10 |
| W Main St | 8 |
| Bradford Hicks Dr | 7 |
| Rickman Monterey Hwy | 5 |
| SR-111 | 5 |
ZIP 38543 at a glance
| Population | 336 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,917 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Overton 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 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 38543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38543?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Overton County (69 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38543?
Truck crashes in Overton County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38543?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Overton County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38543 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Overton County has 41.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38543?
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.