ZIP 37354 (Madisonville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37354: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe 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
5 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Tennessee
Monroe County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Monroe County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Monroe County: October worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37354 is SR-68, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-411 (2), CR-KINCAID Rd (1) and SR-322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37354 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 3 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-KINCAID Rd | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 72 |
| New Highway 68 | 29 |
| SR-411 | 26 |
| Tn-68 | 12 |
| US-411 | 11 |
| Sweetwater Vonore Rd | 9 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| Eastanaula Rd | 4 |
ZIP 37354 at a glance
| Population | 17,356 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,550 |
| Median home value | $235,212 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +195% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +37% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37354
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37354?
Monroe County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37354?
Since 2015, SR-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37354: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37354?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37354?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37354 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 40.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37354?
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.