ZIP 37387 (Tracy City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37387: 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 |
Grundy County sits below Tennessee 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
Grundy County has recorded 220 truck crashes since 2015, with 93 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37387 since 2015: I-24 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37387 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grundy County.
- 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 Grundy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 3 |
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 37387 at a glance
| Population | 3,674 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,944 |
| Median home value | $162,825 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37387
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37387?
220 truck crashes have been reported in Grundy County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 93 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37387?
The worst month is August: 15.0% of truck crashes in Grundy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37387?
Since 2015, Grundy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37387 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Grundy County records 129.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37387?
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.