ZIP 37311 (Cleveland, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37311: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bradley 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
8.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bradley County compares with Tennessee
Bradley County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradley County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bradley County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 37311: I-75 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37311.
Overview
Police reported 896 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bradley County since 2015: 355 people were injured and 30 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). After it: SR-60 (2), US-64 (2) and CR-EMERSON Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is May, with 32% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.7, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37311 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-EMERSON Road | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| Us-64Bp/74 Sr-311 Apd-40 Appal | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradley County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 430 |
| Apd 40 Hwy | 24 |
| Inman St | 22 |
| Apd 40 | 21 |
| Lower River Rdnw | 17 |
| Dalton Pike Se | 14 |
| Dalton Pikese | 13 |
| E Waterlevel Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 37311 at a glance
| Population | 30,720 |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,153 |
| Median home value | $229,576 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradley 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +41% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 62 | +53% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +29% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37311
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37311?
896 truck crashes have been reported in Bradley County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 355 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37311?
I-75 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37311 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37311?
Truck crashes in Bradley County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37311?
Since 2015, Bradley County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37311 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 67.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradley County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37311?
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.