ZIP 38575 (Moss, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38575: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Tennessee
Clay County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Clay County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clay County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 27 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38575 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-51 (2) and CR-BAKERTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 10.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38575 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 2 |
| CR-BAKERTON Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Clay County Hwy | 17 |
| Gainesboro Hwy | 4 |
| Tompkinsville Hwy | 3 |
| Clementsville Rd | 2 |
| Happy Springs Rd | 2 |
| Mccormick Ridge Rd | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bakerton Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38575 at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,323 |
| Median home value | $123,135 |
| Home ownership | 97% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38575
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38575?
Clay County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38575?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in March, with 20.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38575?
Since 2015, Clay County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 10.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38575 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clay County has 53.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38575?
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.