ZIP 37411 (Chattanooga, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37411: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Hamilton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 37411: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37411: 2.2 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 1,345 people were injured and 80 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37411 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-24 (10), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 94 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
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 37411 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| I-24 | 10 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| CR-KLINGLER Ln | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-153 | 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 37411 at a glance
| Population | 18,997 |
| Density | 999 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,579 |
| Median home value | $227,831 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 37 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 282. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 37411
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37411?
Since 2015, 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (1,345 injured, 80 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37411?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37411: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37411?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37411?
94 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37411 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37411?
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.