ZIP 38569 (Lancaster, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38569: 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Smith County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 193 people and killed 24.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38569 is I-40, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38569 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 38569 at a glance
| Population | 390 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 38569
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38569?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smith County (193 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38569?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38569: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38569?
Truck crashes in Smith County peak in February, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38569?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38569 compare with Tennessee?
Smith County records 175.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38569?
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.