ZIP 37356 (Monteagle, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37356: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Marion County is lower 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.
What stands out in Marion County: 1 in 286 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 938 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 379 people were injured and 33 were 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37356 since 2015: I-24 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37356 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 4 |
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 37356 at a glance
| Population | 2,679 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,026 |
| Median home value | $320,397 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37356
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37356?
938 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 379 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37356?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in June, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37356?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37356 compared with Tennessee?
Marion County records 261.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37356?
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.