ZIP 38579 (Quebeck, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38579: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
3 of 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Tennessee
White County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
White County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
White County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (1.1%).
November through March accounts for 30.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-70S leads within 10 miles of ZIP 38579 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-111 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38579 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70S; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70S | 4 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Crossville Hwy | 11 |
| Old Kentucky Rd | 6 |
| Smithville Hwy | 5 |
| Spencer Hwy | 4 |
| W Bockman Way | 4 |
| Memorial Hwy | 3 |
| N Spring St | 3 |
| Roberts Matthews Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 38579 at a glance
| Population | 1,475 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,940 |
| Median home value | $226,948 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +22% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 38579
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38579?
88 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 38579?
Since 2015, US-70S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38579: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 38579?
Truck crashes in White County peak in June, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38579?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 38579 compare with Tennessee?
White County records 25.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38579?
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.