ZIP 38588 (Whitleyville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38588: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Tennessee
Jackson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Jackson County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jackson County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 46 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 100 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38588 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-BAKERTON Rd (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 38588 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.0% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BAKERTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| S Grundy Quarles Hwy | 8 |
| Jennings Creek Hwy | 6 |
| Dodson Branch Hwy | 5 |
| Keeling Branch Hwy | 4 |
| N Grundy Quarles Hwy | 3 |
| Cummins Mill Rd | 2 |
| Gladdice Hwy | 2 |
| Hudson Creek Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 38588 at a glance
| Population | 1,025 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,583 |
| Median home value | $201,570 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 2 | +64% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 3 | +26% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +44% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 38588
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38588?
46 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 18 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38588?
July has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 38588?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 6.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 38588 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 29.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 38588?
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.