ZIP 37101 (McEwen, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humphreys 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 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Tennessee
Humphreys County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Humphreys County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Humphreys County at a glance: 7.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humphreys County since 2015: 250 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.3% 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 37101 is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37101 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Humphreys County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.3% 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 Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 340 |
| SR-13S | 19 |
| SR-70E | 18 |
| Scepter Rd | 12 |
| Tn-13 | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-13N | 5 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37101 at a glance
| Population | 6,484 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,043 |
| Median home value | $222,102 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +95% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37101?
496 truck crashes have been reported in Humphreys County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 250 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37101?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37101 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37101?
Truck crashes in Humphreys County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Humphreys County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37101 compare with Tennessee?
Humphreys County records 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37101?
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.