ZIP 37365 (Palmer, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37365: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grundy 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 of 220 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grundy County compares with Tennessee
Grundy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grundy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grundy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Grundy County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Grundy County: 1 in 200 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 220 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grundy County. They injured 93 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% 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 37365 since 2015: SR-28 (3), SR-8 (3) and CR-FREDONIA Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37365 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| CR-FREDONIA Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grundy County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 173 |
| SR-108 | 9 |
| SR-56 | 8 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-50 | 4 |
| Main St | 3 |
| Tn-50 | 3 |
| Northcutts Cove Rd | 2 |
ZIP 37365 at a glance
| Population | 1,678 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,907 |
| Median home value | $110,717 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grundy 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | -41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +32% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 20 | +43% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37365
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37365?
220 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 93 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37365?
The worst month is August: 15.0% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37365?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37365 compared with Tennessee?
Grundy County records 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37365?
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.