ZIP 37601 (Johnson City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
21 of 429 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Tennessee
Washington County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 429 truck crashes since 2015, with 195 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), Fordtown Rd (1) and SR-354 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is May, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37601 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to US-11E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| US-19E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 43 |
| I-26 Us-23 Interstate Hwy | 31 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| Sr-381 N State Of Franklin Rd | 7 |
| I-26 Us-23 19W Sr-36 Inter Hwy | 6 |
| Boones Creek Rd | 5 |
| W Market St | 5 |
ZIP 37601 at a glance
| Population | 38,008 |
| Density | 308 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,686 |
| Median home value | $213,699 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +124% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37601
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37601?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (195 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37601?
US-11E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37601 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37601?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37601?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37601 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37601?
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.