ZIP 38549 (Byrdstown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38549: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickett 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickett County compares with Tennessee
Pickett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Pickett County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 38549: US-127 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38549: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 32 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pickett County since 2015: 27 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (15.6%).
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-PENDERGRASS Rd (1), SR-1076 (1) and SR-111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Pickett County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38549 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pickett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| CR-PENDERGRASS Rd | 1 |
| SR-1076 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickett County) |
|---|---|
| Livingston Hwy | 6 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| N York Hwy | 5 |
| Tn-111 | 3 |
| Caney Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cove Creek Rd | 1 |
| Faix Rd | 1 |
| Hillcrest Dr | 1 |
ZIP 38549 at a glance
| Population | 4,141 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,617 |
| Median home value | $169,875 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickett 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -30% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38549
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38549?
Pickett County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38549?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38549: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38549?
The worst month is August: 15.6% of truck crashes in Pickett County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38549?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Pickett County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38549 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Pickett County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38549?
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.