ZIP 37312 (Cleveland, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37312: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Bradley County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
ZIP 37312 at a glance: I-75 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37312 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 896 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bradley County since 2015: 355 people were injured and 30 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come SR-306 (2), US-11 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 25 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is May, with 32% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 8.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37312 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 37312 at a glance
| Population | 36,669 |
| Density | 220 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,261 |
| Median home value | $299,969 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 37312
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37312?
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 37312?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37312 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37312?
August has the most truck crashes in Bradley County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37312?
Since 2015, Bradley County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37312 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Bradley County records 67.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37312?
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.