ZIP 38553 (Clarkrange, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38553: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fentress 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 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fentress County compares with Tennessee
Fentress County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fentress County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fentress County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Fentress County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fentress County: 10.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Fentress County has recorded 83 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 53 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-298 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fentress County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38553 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-127, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.6% 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 Fentress County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-298 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fentress County) |
|---|---|
| South York Hwy | 12 |
| North York Hwy | 11 |
| Clarkrange Monterey Hwy | 6 |
| N York Hwy | 5 |
| S York Hwy | 5 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| Livingston Hwy | 3 |
| Allardt Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 38553 at a glance
| Population | 2,521 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,500 |
| Median home value | $184,862 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fentress 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +81% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +15% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38553
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38553?
Fentress County has had 83 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38553?
Since 2015, US-127 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38553: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38553?
August has the most truck crashes in Fentress County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38553?
Since 2015, Fentress County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38553 compare with Tennessee?
Fentress County records 34.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38553?
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.