ZIP 37317 (Copperhill, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37317: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Tennessee
Polk County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Polk County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Polk County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37317 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Polk County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37317 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 40 |
| US-64 | 29 |
| SR-411 | 16 |
| US-411 | 12 |
| Tn-68 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Magnolia Dr | 2 |
ZIP 37317 at a glance
| Population | 2,582 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,371 |
| Median home value | $150,509 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +30% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37317
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37317?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 49 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37317?
June has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37317?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Polk County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37317 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37317?
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.