ZIP 38573 (Monroe, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38573: 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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Overton County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Overton County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38573 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-111 (3), SR-52 (3) and CR-PENDERGRASS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38573 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| CR-PENDERGRASS Rd | 1 |
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 38573 at a glance
| Population | 2,097 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,583 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38573
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38573?
Overton County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38573?
August has the most truck crashes in Overton County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38573?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Overton County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38573 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Overton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38573?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.