ZIP 37604 (Johnson City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37604: 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 |
Washington County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.9% in 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-11E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37604 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-DRY Creek Rd (1), CR-LEESBURG Rd (1) and Fordtown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (29%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37604 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 23.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 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 37604 at a glance
| Population | 39,097 |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,345 |
| Median home value | $263,060 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37604
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37604?
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 37604?
NHTSA data shows US-11E with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37604 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37604?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37604?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37604 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37604?
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.