ZIP 37353 (McDonald, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37353: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bradley 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
8.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bradley County compares with Tennessee
Bradley County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradley County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bradley 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 after dark.
ZIP 37353 at a glance: 2.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 37353 (1.2 → 3.4).
Overview
Since 2015, 896 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradley County. They injured 355 people and killed 30.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37353 is I-75, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-60 (2), US-64 (2) and CR-KLINGLER Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (32% of them).
They recorded 8.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37353 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 19 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-KLINGLER Ln | 1 |
| SR-312 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| Us-64Bp/74 Sr-311 Apd-40 Appal | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradley County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 430 |
| Apd 40 Hwy | 24 |
| Inman St | 22 |
| Apd 40 | 21 |
| Lower River Rdnw | 17 |
| Dalton Pike Se | 14 |
| Dalton Pikese | 13 |
| E Waterlevel Hwy | 12 |
ZIP 37353 at a glance
| Population | 5,330 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,252 |
| Median home value | $256,502 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradley 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +41% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 62 | +53% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +29% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 80. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37353
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37353?
Bradley County has had 896 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 355 people and killing 30.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37353?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37353 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37353?
Truck crashes in Bradley County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37353?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Bradley County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37353 compare with Tennessee?
Bradley County records 67.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37353?
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.