ZIP 37309 (Calhoun, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37309: 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. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 37309 at a glance: I-75 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37309.
Overview
McMinn County has recorded 583 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37309 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-306 (2), US-11 (2) and SR-163 (1).
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 37309 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McMinn County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McMinn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 37309 at a glance
| Population | 2,136 |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,699 |
| Median home value | $174,890 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37309
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37309?
Since 2015, 583 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McMinn County (304 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37309?
I-75 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37309 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37309?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in McMinn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37309?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in McMinn County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37309 compared with Tennessee?
McMinn County records 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37309?
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.