ZIP 37337 (Grandview, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37337: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Rhea County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Rhea County has recorded 166 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37337 is SR-68, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-40 (4) and CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37337 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr | 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 37337 at a glance
| Population | 1,241 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,359 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37337
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37337?
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rhea County (86 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37337?
NHTSA data shows SR-68 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37337 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37337?
Truck crashes in Rhea County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37337?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Rhea County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37337 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rhea County has 39.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37337?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.