ZIP 37329 (Englewood, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37329: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, McMinn County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for McMinn County: 36.3% share of truck crashes after dark (Tennessee: 25.9%).
Overview
McMinn County has recorded 583 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
2.2% 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 37329 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-68 (2), US-11 (2), US-411 (2), CR-750 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37329 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 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 37329 at a glance
| Population | 6,591 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,375 |
| Median home value | $177,039 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37329
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37329?
McMinn County has had 583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 28.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37329?
Truck crashes in McMinn County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37329?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McMinn County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37329 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McMinn County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37329?
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.