ZIP 38585 (Spencer, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38585: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Van Buren 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Tennessee
Van Buren County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Van Buren County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Van Buren County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Buren County. They injured 15 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 154 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38585 happened on SR-111 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Van Buren County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38585 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.9% 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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 13 |
| SR-30 | 5 |
| Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd | 2 |
| Old State Highway 111 | 2 |
| Tn-111 | 2 |
| Andrew K Parker Rd | 1 |
| Pine Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
ZIP 38585 at a glance
| Population | 4,084 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,015 |
| Median home value | $134,356 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +14% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38585
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 38585?
Van Buren County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 38585?
February has the most truck crashes in Van Buren County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 38585?
Since 2015, Van Buren County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38585 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Van Buren County records 35.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 38585?
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.