ZIP 37347 (Jasper, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
3 of 938 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Tennessee
Marion County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Marion County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Marion County at a glance: 1 in 286 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 938 truck crashes since 2015, with 379 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37347 with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-377 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37347 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 14 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 798 |
| SR-156 | 14 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| SR-28 | 9 |
| SR-150 | 8 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Tn-108 | 5 |
| US-41 | 5 |
ZIP 37347 at a glance
| Population | 8,607 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,831 |
| Median home value | $165,557 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 30 | +1% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 58 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 83 | +42% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 83 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37347
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37347?
Marion County has had 938 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37347?
I-24 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37347 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37347?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37347?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37347 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 261.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37347?
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.