ZIP 37303 (Athens, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37303: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McMinn 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
12 of 583 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McMinn County compares with Tennessee
McMinn County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McMinn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McMinn County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
McMinn County sits below Tennessee on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 37303: I-75 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37303 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 583 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McMinn County. They injured 304 people and killed 28.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37303 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-30 (3), US-11 (3) and SR-305 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37303 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 McMinn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| US-11 | 3 |
| SR-305 | 2 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| US-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McMinn County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 341 |
| Decatur Pke | 18 |
| SR-163 | 17 |
| SR-68 | 8 |
| SR-307 | 8 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| John J Duncan Pkwy | 7 |
| Decatur Pike | 6 |
ZIP 37303 at a glance
| Population | 25,688 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,078 |
| Median home value | $230,609 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McMinn 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 | 22 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | +4% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | +60% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 57 | +55% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 57. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37303
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37303?
McMinn County has had 583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 28.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37303?
I-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37303 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37303?
August has the most truck crashes in McMinn County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37303?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McMinn County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37303 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McMinn County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37303?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.