ZIP 37323 (Cleveland, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37323: 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.
The headline for ZIP 37323: I-75 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37323 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 896 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradley County. They injured 355 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37323 is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-225 (2), SR-60 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (32% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.7, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37323 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-225 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-EMERSON Road | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-411 | 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 37323 at a glance
| Population | 31,948 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,768 |
| Median home value | $239,811 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37323
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37323?
Since 2015, 896 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bradley County (355 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37323?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37323 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37323?
Truck crashes in Bradley County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37323?
Since 2015, Bradley County has reported 25 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37323 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 37323?
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.