ZIP 38574 (Monterey, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38574: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Putnam 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
10 of 878 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Tennessee
Putnam County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Putnam County at a glance: 3.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Putnam County has recorded 878 truck crashes since 2015, with 421 people injured and 36 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-70N (3) and SR-62 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38574 fleets
- Build extra time into July 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.
- With 3.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-70N | 3 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 582 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| E Spring St | 16 |
| SR-111S | 13 |
| S Jefferson Ave | 13 |
| S Willow Ave | 10 |
| Monterey Hwy | 7 |
| E 10Th St | 7 |
ZIP 38574 at a glance
| Population | 9,079 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,223 |
| Median home value | $198,077 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 24 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | +46% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | +52% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 82 | +53% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 82 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38574
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38574?
Putnam County has had 878 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 421 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 38574?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38574 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38574?
July has the most truck crashes in Putnam County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38574?
Since 2015, Putnam County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38574 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Putnam County has 86.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38574?
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.