ZIP 38545 (Bloomington Springs, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38545: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
3 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Tennessee
Jackson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jackson County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 100 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Buffalo Valley Rd (1), CR-SHIPLEY Rd (1) and SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38545 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| Buffalo Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHIPLEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| S Grundy Quarles Hwy | 8 |
| Jennings Creek Hwy | 6 |
| Dodson Branch Hwy | 5 |
| Keeling Branch Hwy | 4 |
| N Grundy Quarles Hwy | 3 |
| Cummins Mill Rd | 2 |
| Gladdice Hwy | 2 |
| Hudson Creek Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 38545 at a glance
| Population | 1,575 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,512 |
| Median home value | $125,894 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +64% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +44% | 0.0 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38545
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38545?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (18 injured, 2 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38545?
I-40 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38545 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38545?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in July, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38545?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38545 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Jackson County records 29.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38545?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.