ZIP 37614 (Johnson City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37614: 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).
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 195 people and killed 15.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-DRY Creek Rd (1), Fordtown Rd (1) and I-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (29% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37614 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-11E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 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 37614 at a glance
| Population | 2,767 |
| Density | 2,166 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37614
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37614?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (195 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37614?
Since 2015, US-11E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37614: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37614?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37614?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37614 compare with Tennessee?
Washington County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37614?
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.