ZIP 38570 (Livingston, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Overton 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 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Overton County compares with Tennessee
Overton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Overton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Overton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Overton County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Overton County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Overton County. They injured 69 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38570 since 2015: SR-111 (3) and SR-52 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38570 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Overton County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Overton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 3 |
| SR-52 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Overton County) |
|---|---|
| Monterey Hwy | 14 |
| Celina Hwy | 14 |
| Cookeville Hwy | 12 |
| Byrdstown Hwy | 10 |
| W Main St | 8 |
| Bradford Hicks Dr | 7 |
| Rickman Monterey Hwy | 5 |
| SR-111 | 5 |
ZIP 38570 at a glance
| Population | 10,255 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,785 |
| Median home value | $163,815 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Overton 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +56% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | +45% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | +15% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38570
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38570?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Overton County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38570?
Truck crashes in Overton County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38570?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Overton County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38570 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Overton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38570?
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.