ZIP 38577 (Pall Mall, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38577: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pickett 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
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickett County compares with Tennessee
Pickett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Pickett County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Pickett County at a glance: 10.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 32 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pickett County. They injured 27 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 143 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38577 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-127 (2), SR-1076 (1) and SR-154 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Pickett County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38577 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pickett County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 Pickett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 2 |
| SR-1076 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickett County) |
|---|---|
| Livingston Hwy | 6 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| N York Hwy | 5 |
| Tn-111 | 3 |
| Caney Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cove Creek Rd | 1 |
| Faix Rd | 1 |
| Hillcrest Dr | 1 |
ZIP 38577 at a glance
| Population | 1,339 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,578 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickett 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -30% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38577
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38577?
Pickett County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38577?
Truck crashes in Pickett County peak in August, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38577?
Since 2015, Pickett County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38577 compare with Tennessee?
Pickett County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38577?
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.