ZIP 37061 (Erin, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37061: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Houston 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
1 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Tennessee
Houston County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Houston County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Houston County at a glance: 18.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 28 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houston County since 2015: 23 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 149 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 17.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37061 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (3) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37061 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 29.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| Tn-13 | 2 |
| Tn-46 | 2 |
| College St | 1 |
| County Road 1787 | 1 |
| Fire Tower Rd | 1 |
ZIP 37061 at a glance
| Population | 5,382 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,670 |
| Median home value | $196,201 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +85% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37061
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37061?
Houston County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37061?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37061?
Since 2015, Houston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37061 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Houston County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37061?
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.