ZIP 38587 (Walling, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38587: 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.
What stands out in White County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
White County has recorded 88 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 38587 is US-70S, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 38587 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-70S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
| 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 38587 at a glance
| Population | 1,446 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,500 |
| Median home value | $248,746 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38587
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 38587?
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 38587?
US-70S had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 38587 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38587?
Truck crashes in White County peak in June, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38587?
Since 2015, White County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 38587 compared 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 38587?
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.