ZIP 37333 (Farner, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37333: 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.
What stands out in Polk County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 3 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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37333 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (2) and SR-68 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Polk County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37333 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 4.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
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 37333 at a glance
| Population | 513 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,786 |
| Median home value | $144,570 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37333
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37333?
Polk County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 49 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37333?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37333?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37333 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Polk County has 61.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37333?
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.