ZIP 38578 (Pleasant Hill, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38578: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Cumberland County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 7.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 454 people and killed 47.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38578 is US-70, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-127 (2), US-70N (2) and I-40 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38578 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-70 | 4 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| US-70N | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 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 38578 at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,063 |
| Median home value | $201,433 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38578
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38578?
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (454 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 38578?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38578: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38578?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Cumberland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38578?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38578 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 38578?
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.