ZIP 37178 (Tennessee Ridge, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37178: 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.
What stands out in Houston County: 18.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Houston County has recorded 28 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 149 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (17.9%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37178 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-13 (3) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37178 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 37178 at a glance
| Population | 1,994 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,692 |
| Median home value | $192,313 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37178
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37178?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Houston County (23 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37178?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37178?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Houston County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37178 compare with Tennessee?
Houston County records 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37178?
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.