ZIP 37336 (Georgetown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37336: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Meigs 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
1 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Meigs County compares with Tennessee
Meigs County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Meigs County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Meigs County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 47% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 22.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 5.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.90 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.9× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 53% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Meigs County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Meigs County: 22.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 52 crashes involving commercial trucks in Meigs County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37336 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-58 (3), SR-306 (2) and SR-312 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37336 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Meigs County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Meigs County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 9 |
| SR-58 | 3 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| SR-312 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Meigs County) |
|---|---|
| SR-58S | 13 |
| SR-305 | 6 |
| State Highway 58 | 5 |
| SR-58 | 4 |
| SR-68E | 4 |
| River Rd | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| SR-68W | 2 |
ZIP 37336 at a glance
| Population | 4,483 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,739 |
| Median home value | $268,322 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Meigs 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -9% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 4 | -4% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37336
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37336?
Meigs County has had 52 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37336?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37336 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37336?
Truck crashes in Meigs County peak in January, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37336?
Since 2015, Meigs County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37336 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Meigs County records 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37336?
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.