ZIP 38556 (Jamestown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38556: 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 |
Fentress County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fentress County at a glance: 10.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fentress County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 3.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-127 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-GLENOBEY Rd (1) and SR-154 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Fentress County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38556 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fentress County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-127; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 3 |
| CR-GLENOBEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 38556 at a glance
| Population | 12,936 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,443 |
| Median home value | $163,321 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38556
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38556?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Fentress County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38556?
US-127 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38556 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38556?
Truck crashes in Fentress County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38556?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fentress County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38556 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Fentress County has 34.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38556?
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.