ZIP 37331 (Etowah, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37331: 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 |
McMinn County sits below Tennessee on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 37331 at a glance: US-411 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37331: 2 since 2015.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-411 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-750 (1), SR-163 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37331 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-411, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 McMinn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 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 37331 at a glance
| Population | 7,613 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,662 |
| Median home value | $187,735 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37331
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37331?
McMinn County has had 583 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 304 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37331?
Since 2015, US-411 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37331: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37331?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in McMinn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37331?
Since 2015, McMinn County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37331 compare 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 37331?
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.