ZIP 37332 (Evensville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37332: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rhea 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
4 of 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rhea County compares with Tennessee
Rhea County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rhea County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rhea County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Rhea County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Rhea County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rhea County. They injured 86 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37332 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rhea County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rhea County) |
|---|---|
| Rhea County Hwy | 49 |
| Wassom Memorial Hwy | 20 |
| Old Washington Hwy | 13 |
| Dayton Mountain Hwy | 9 |
| Watts Bar Hwy | 7 |
| SR-68 | 7 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 5 |
| Ogden Rd | 4 |
ZIP 37332 at a glance
| Population | 1,724 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,479 |
| Median home value | $175,577 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rhea 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +7% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37332
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37332?
166 truck crashes have been reported in Rhea County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 86 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37332?
NHTSA data shows SR-68 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37332 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37332?
Truck crashes in Rhea County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37332?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Rhea County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37332 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rhea County has 39.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37332?
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.