ZIP 37381 (Spring City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37381: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rhea 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
4 of 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rhea County compares with Tennessee
Rhea County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rhea County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rhea County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Rhea County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Rhea County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Rhea County has recorded 166 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
SR-68 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37381 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37381 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-68, 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
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 Rhea County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rhea County) |
|---|---|
| Rhea County Hwy | 49 |
| Wassom Memorial Hwy | 20 |
| Old Washington Hwy | 13 |
| Dayton Mountain Hwy | 9 |
| Watts Bar Hwy | 7 |
| SR-68 | 7 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 5 |
| Ogden Rd | 4 |
ZIP 37381 at a glance
| Population | 10,711 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,869 |
| Median home value | $233,975 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rhea 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37381
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37381?
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rhea County (86 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37381?
Since 2015, SR-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37381: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37381?
Truck crashes in Rhea County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37381?
Since 2015, Rhea County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37381 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rhea County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37381?
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.