ZIP 38559 (Doyle, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38559: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Tennessee
Van Buren County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Van Buren County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
ZIP 38559 at a glance: US-70S deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38559 since 2015.
Overview
Van Buren County has recorded 28 truck crashes since 2015, with 15 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 154 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38559 is US-70S, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-111 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Van Buren County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38559 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-70S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Van Buren 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 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 13 |
| SR-30 | 5 |
| Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd | 2 |
| Old State Highway 111 | 2 |
| Tn-111 | 2 |
| Andrew K Parker Rd | 1 |
| Pine Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
ZIP 38559 at a glance
| Population | 1,551 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,961 |
| Median home value | $162,840 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +14% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38559
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38559?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Van Buren County (15 injured, 1 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38559?
US-70S had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38559 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38559?
February has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38559?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Van Buren County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38559 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Van Buren County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38559?
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.