ZIP 37402 (Chattanooga, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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
1.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Tennessee
Hamilton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hamilton County at a glance: 1 in 32 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 1,345 people were injured and 80 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). Next come I-75 (8), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
94 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is June, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37402 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 16 |
| I-75 | 8 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 625 |
| I-75 | 554 |
| SR-153 | 72 |
| Amnicola Hwy | 59 |
| Bonny Oaks Dr | 45 |
| SR-58 | 39 |
| SR-27 | 35 |
| Lee Hwy | 35 |
ZIP 37402 at a glance
| Population | 3,953 |
| Density | 1,187 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,214 |
| Home ownership | 5% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 37 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 131 | +253% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 213 | +63% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 282 | +32% | 6.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 282. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37402
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37402?
Hamilton County has had 3,122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,345 people and killing 80.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37402?
I-24 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37402 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37402?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37402?
Garbage trucks were involved in 94 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37402 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37402?
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.