ZIP 38550 (Campaign, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38550: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Warren 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 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Tennessee
Warren County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Warren County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Warren County: 16.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Warren County. They injured 82 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-70S leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38550 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-111 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38550 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-70S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70S | 4 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Manchester Hwy | 14 |
| Smithville Hwy | 8 |
| US-70S | 7 |
| Sparta Hwy | 7 |
| Harrison Ferry Rd | 7 |
| Tn-55 | 6 |
| Senator Jerry Cooper Hwy | 5 |
| Shelbyville Rd | 5 |
ZIP 38550 at a glance
| Population | 17 |
| Density | 2,185 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | +0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38550
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38550?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Warren County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 82 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38550?
US-70S had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38550 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38550?
Truck crashes in Warren County peak in October, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38550?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Warren County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38550 compare with Tennessee?
Warren County records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38550?
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.