ZIP 38572 (Crossville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38572: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
5 of 834 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Tennessee
Cumberland County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cumberland 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 injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 7.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Cumberland County has recorded 834 truck crashes since 2015, with 454 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38572 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-127 (3), US-70 (3), SR-101 (1), SR-392 (1) and SR-419 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38572 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-392 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 571 |
| SR-70E | 20 |
| Genesis Rd | 19 |
| SR-68 | 13 |
| US-127 | 12 |
| SR-127S | 11 |
| N Main St | 11 |
| US-70 | 10 |
ZIP 38572 at a glance
| Population | 12,083 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,609 |
| Median home value | $220,107 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 82 | +72% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38572
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38572?
Cumberland County has had 834 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 454 people and killing 47.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38572?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38572?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38572 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38572?
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.