ZIP 37343 (Hixson, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37343: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
1.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Tennessee
Hamilton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 37343: 3.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37343 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.2 vs 1.2).
Overview
Police reported 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 1,345 people were injured and 80 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37343 is I-75, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-27 (3), SR-319 (2) and CR-ARMSTRONG Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 94 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Their busiest month is June, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37343 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 12 |
| US-27 | 3 |
| SR-319 | 2 |
| CR-ARMSTRONG Rd | 1 |
| CR-KLINGLER Ln | 1 |
| CR-ROBERTS Mill Rd | 1 |
| Daisy Dallas Rd | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 625 |
| I-75 | 554 |
| SR-153 | 72 |
| Amnicola Hwy | 59 |
| Bonny Oaks Dr | 45 |
| SR-58 | 39 |
| SR-27 | 35 |
| Lee Hwy | 35 |
ZIP 37343 at a glance
| Population | 45,101 |
| Density | 414 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,227 |
| Median home value | $306,977 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 37 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 131 | +253% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 213 | +63% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 282 | +32% | 6.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 282. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37343
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37343?
3,122 truck crashes have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, with 80 deaths and 1,345 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37343?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37343 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37343?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37343?
Garbage trucks were involved in 94 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37343 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37343?
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.