ZIP 37183 (Wartrace, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37183: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
7 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Tennessee
Bedford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Bedford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bedford County at a glance: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bedford County. They injured 145 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37183 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-231 (2), CR-BASHAW Creek Rd (1) and CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37183 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 6 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| CR-BASHAW Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| CR-PANHANDLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALDEN Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-437 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-41A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 19 |
| SR-231N | 18 |
| Madison St | 16 |
| SR-64W | 12 |
| Us-41-Alt | 11 |
| SR-82E | 7 |
| Tn-64 | 7 |
| Highway 41An | 6 |
ZIP 37183 at a glance
| Population | 3,523 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,126 |
| Median home value | $261,932 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +137% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +44% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37183
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37183?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedford County (145 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37183?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37183: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37183?
March has the most truck crashes in Bedford County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37183?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37183 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Bedford County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37183?
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.