ZIP 38563 (Gordonsville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Smith 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
4 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Tennessee
Smith County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Smith County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Smith County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 193 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38563 is I-40, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-70N (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38563 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.5% 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
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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| US-70N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 331 |
| Gordonsville Hwy | 12 |
| Exit Ramp 254 | 7 |
| Dixon Springs Hwy | 6 |
| Cookeville Hwy | 5 |
| Grant Hwy | 4 |
| Lebanon Hwy | 4 |
| Alexandria Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 38563 at a glance
| Population | 1,826 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,313 |
| Median home value | $242,605 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +53% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +60% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +61% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38563
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38563?
Smith County has had 421 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 193 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38563?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38563 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38563?
February has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38563?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38563 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 175.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38563?
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.